Mariners option Troy Taylor to Triple-A

The 25-year-old outfielder will continue development at Tacoma

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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The Seattle Mariners have optioned 25-year-old outfielder Troy Taylor to their Triple-A affiliate in Tacoma, Washington. Taylor will continue his development with the Tacoma Rainiers after spending time with the major league club earlier this season.

Why it matters

Troy Taylor was considered a top prospect in the Mariners' farm system, so his demotion to the minors indicates the team wants him to get more playing time and refine certain aspects of his game before bringing him back up to the big leagues.

The details

The Mariners made the roster move on Friday, sending Taylor down to Triple-A Tacoma. Taylor had been with the major league club for the first few weeks of the 2026 season but struggled to consistently produce at the plate, batting just .217 with 1 home run in 23 games.

  • The Mariners optioned Taylor to Triple-A Tacoma on Friday, March 8, 2026.

The players

Troy Taylor

A 25-year-old outfielder who was a top prospect in the Mariners' farm system.

Seattle Mariners

The Major League Baseball team that optioned Troy Taylor to their Triple-A affiliate in Tacoma, Washington.

Tacoma Rainiers

The Triple-A minor league affiliate of the Seattle Mariners, based in Tacoma, Washington.

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What’s next

Taylor will continue to develop his skills with regular playing time at the Triple-A level with the Tacoma Rainiers. The Mariners will monitor his progress and could potentially recall him to the major league roster later in the 2026 season if he shows improvement.

The takeaway

The Mariners' decision to option Troy Taylor to Triple-A demonstrates their commitment to developing their top prospects and ensuring they are fully prepared before contributing at the major league level.