Taylor Motter
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Sep 7 2023Motter cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Memphis on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Motter could elect free agency if he wants since this is the third time he's been outrighted this season, but it would appear he's opted to remain in the Cardinals organization. The 33-year-old will provide utility player depth.
Sep 5 2023Motter was designated for assignment Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jose Fermin was called up from Triple-A Memphis and will take over Motter's roster spot as an extra infielder. Motter has now been designated for assignment three times this season, and he seems likely to clear waivers and be outrighted to Triple-A again.
Aug 20 2023Motter is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Motter picked up his fourth straight start in the middle infield in Thursday's 4-2 loss in the series opener, but he'll remain on the bench for the third straight contest as the Cardinals close out their four-game set with the Mets. With top prospect Masyn Winn receiving a call-up from Triple-A Memphis, Motter no longer looks in line for regular playing time at either second base or shortstop and will likely have to settle for a utility role.
Aug 14 2023Motter was added to the lineup for Monday's game against the A's ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Motter was set to work as a reserve Monday, but he will join the starting nine in place of Nolan Gorman, who was scratched with tightness in his lower back. Motter will cover the keystone and hit ninth in Monday's batting order.
Jul 23 2023The Cardinals selected Motter's contract from Triple-A Memphis on Sunday. He'll start at second base and bat eighth in the Cardinals' series finale with the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The addition of Motter gives the Cardinals some short-term insurance in the middle infield while Nolan Gorman is day-to-day with back tightness. St. Louis optioned infielder Jose Fermin to Memphis to clear a spot on the 26-man active roster for Motter, who hit .200 over 20 at-bats with the Cardinals earlier this season.
May 6 2023Motter was designated for assignment by the Cardinals on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Motter made the Cardinals Opening Day roster but was designated for assignment in late April, only to return again three days later. He's again available for any team to claim him off waivers, but as a 33-year-old with a career .191/.263/.309 slash line, he's unlikely to draw much interest.
Mar 25 2023Motter had his contract selected from Triple-A Memphis by the Cardinals on Saturday, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Motter has really impressed in Grapefruit League camp, as he has hit three home runs, stolen four bases and shown the ability to play all over the field in his 51 at-bats in Florida. The 33-year-old will be a depth option for St. Louis, and likely won't be in the starting lineup very often.
Mar 19 2023Motter is a candidate to make the Opening Day roster for the Cardinals, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Motter was signed to a minor-league contract in November, and the 33-year-old has impressed in the Grapefruit League with an .810 OPS, three homers and a pair of steals over 17 games. He's also capable of playing in the infield and outfield, so he brings versatility at the end of the St. Louis bench if he does make the roster. Motter will need to be added to the 40-man roster in order to be called up to the Cardinals, but he has at least earned a look from his play in Florida.
Jul 18 2022Motter was released by the Reds on Monday, Doug Gray of RedsMinorLeagues.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Motter had spent the majority of the season with Triple-A Louisville before being released Monday, batting .250 with eight homers, 18 RBI and 12 runs over 132 at-bats over 39 games. The 32-year-old has big-league experience and will likely find another team in the near future.
May 23 2022Motter was returned to Triple-A Louisville on Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Motter joined the Reds for their three-game series in Toronto this past weekend after four players were placed on the restricted list Friday. He appeared in two games while going 1-for-6 at the dish. With Cincinnati returning to the United States and getting all of the players back from the restricted list in advance of its four-game series with the Cubs that begins Monday, Motter will lose his spot on the 26-man active roster in addition to the 40-man rosters.
May 20 2022Motter had his contract selected by the Reds on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 32-year-old will serve as a substitute player this weekend in Toronto since the Reds missing multiple players who cannot travel to Canada. Motter has a .245/.344/.566 slash line in 15 games at Triple-A Louisville this season and is unlikely to be a significant factor during his time in the majors.
Sep 7 2021Motter was designated for assignment by the Red Sox on Tuesday, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Motter filled in for the Red Sox amid the team's current COVID-19 outbreak, but he'll be cast off the 40-man roster after Danny Santana (undisclosed) and Enrique Hernandez (illness) were reinstated from the COVID-19 injured list. He went 2-for-6 with a triple, a double, three runs and an RBI across three appearances with the Red Sox.
Sep 5 2021Motter entered as a pinch runner and scored the game-winning run in Saturday's 4-3 win over Cleveland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Motter ran for pinch hitter Travis Shaw, who had singled, and eventually came around to score on Alex Verdugo's walkoff single. He joined the Red Sox Saturday as part of the expanded 28-man roster and plays enough positions to help the Red Sox deal with the team's COVID-19 outbreak.
Sep 4 2021Motter was added to Boston's active roster Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Claimed off waivers from Colorado on Thursday after being designated for assignment, Motter will be up to provide depth for a Red Sox team down several regulars. He can play all over the field, but Motter has hit just .189/.261/.304 in parts of four big-league seasons.
Sep 2 2021Motter was claimed off waivers by the Red Sox on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Motter was cast off the Rockies' 40-man roster Monday after he hit .150 across 13 major-league appearances this year. It wouldn't be surprising to see him join the big-league roster at some point if the Red Sox deal with additional absences in the midst of their current COVID-19 outbreak.
Aug 30 2021Motter was designated for assignment by the Rockies on Monday, Thomas Harding of MLB.com ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Motter's contract was selected by the Rockies on Aug. 10, and he served as utility depth with the big-league club. He hit .150 with two runs, two walks and six strikeouts across 13 appearances in the majors and will be removed from the 40-man roster to make room for Raimel Tapia (toe), who was reinstated from the injured list Monday.
Aug 10 2021The Rockies selected Motter's contract from Triple-A Albuquerque on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 31-year-old has dominated Triple-A this season, slashing .335/.460/.759 with 24 home runs and 57 RBI in 265 at-bats. Motter's only big-league stint was in 2018, when he appeared in 17 games with the Mariners and Twins. The utility player figures to get some action in the outfield while Raimel Tapia (toe) spends time on the injured list.
Jul 24 2018Motter was designated for assignment by the Twins following Tuesday's game against the Blue Jays, Phil Miller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.Motter was recalled from Triple-A Rochester on Friday but the Twins needed to make a move to clear space on the 40 and 25-man rosters for the return of Ervin Santana (finger) from the 60-day disabled list. Motter was claimed by the Twins in late May after being designated for assignment by the Mariners.
Jul 20 2018Motter was called up from Triple-A Rochester on Friday.Motter has played in seven big-league games for the Twins this season, though he's failed to collect a hit in 11 plate appearances. The 28-year-old will provide additional depth all around the diamond, particularly in right field or at third base.
Jul 6 2018Motter (concussion) was activated off the 7-day concussion disabled list Friday and optioned to Triple-A Rochester, Brandon Warne of ZoneCoverage.com reports.Motter spent the minimum seven days on the concussion DL but the Twins will opt to keep Willians Astudillo on the 25-man roster as a utility-man for the time being. The 28-year-old has struggled at the plate in the majors and the minors this season, batting below the Mendoza line at both levels.
Jul 3 2018Motter (concussion) took grounders Tuesday, Brandon Warne of ZoneCoverage.com reports.The team believes he's progressing as well as possible. He's eligible to return from the disabled list July 6 and seems on track to do so, though recovery times from concussions can be hard to predict.
Jun 30 2018Motter (concussion) thinks he will be able to return at or shortly after the seven-day minimum stay on the disabled list, Mike Berardino of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.He will be eligible to return on July 6, and apparently thinks he will back around that date. Motter said he was feeling better Saturday and hopes to do 15-to-20 minutes on the stationary bike. Ehire Adrianza figures to get the bulk of the playing time while Motter is out.
Jun 29 2018Motter was placed on the 7-day concussion disabled list Friday, source reports.Motter will be out until at least July 6, though recovery times from concussions are difficult to predict. Prior to the injury, Motter had hit just .138/.242/.241 in 15 games for the Mariners and Twins. Willians Astudillo was called up to take his place on the roster.
Jun 15 2018Motter was called up from Triple-A Rochester on Friday, Brandon Warne of Zone Coverage reports.Motter will provide the ability to defend all around the diamond, especially at the middle infield and corner outfield spots. The 28-year-old's downside is his inability to hit, which will keep his playing time to a minimum while he's with the big-league team. Over 50 games at the Triple-A level split between Rochester and Tacoma this year, Motter is slashing .190/.274/.354 with six home runs and 22 RBI.
May 28 2018Motter was claimed off waivers by the Twins on Monday, Brandon Warne of ZoneCoverage.com reports.Motter has quickly found a new home after being designated for assignment by the Mariners on Sunday. He compiled a lackluster .197/.279/.367 slash line across 165 plate appearances with Triple-A Tacoma this season, but his ability to play multiple positions likely intrigued Minnesota. The utility man will report to Triple-A Rochester, where he'll serve as organizational depth.
Apr 17 2018Motter went 2-for-3 in a 2-1 win over the Astros on Monday.Motter drew a second straight start at first base and followed up his home run Sunday with his first multi-hit effort of the season. The versatile 28-year-old projects to continue seeing steady playing time as long as Ryon Healy (ankle) remains sidelined, and his ability to fill in at multiple other positions should afford him additional opportunities.
Apr 15 2018Motter went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Sunday's loss to the A's.It was just Motter's third start of the season, and the home run was only the second hit on the year for the 28-year-old. Motter punished Triple-A pitchers last year to the tune of a .350/.427/.640 slash line, but his bat has yet to catch up in the big leagues. Until Ryon Healy (ankle) returns, Motter should continue seeing the occasional opportunity at first base.
Apr 3 2018Motter was recalled from Triple-A Tacoma on Tuesday.With Nelson Cruz (ankle) hitting the disabled list, the Mariners were in need of another bat. Motter will fill that void, though it's unlikely that he'll fill a regular role during his time in Seattle. The utility man demolished Triple-A pitching last season to the tune of a 1.067 OPS, but he failed to translate it to the big leagues, batting .198 in 258 at-bats.
Mar 20 2018Motter is batting .314 with a home run and six stolen bases over 51 at-bats in Grapefruit League play.Motter's six steals are tied for the second-most among all players in spring training entering action Tuesday. Though he continues to flash the power and speed combination that made him a solid fantasy performer early last season when he was picking up regular at-bats in place of an injured Jean Segura, Motter eventually fell back into a bench role and faded down the stretch to finish with a .198 average. A .232 BABIP contributed heavily to his demise, as Motter's 31 percent hard-hit rate suggests he probably deserved a better fate. Motter will be worth keeping an eye on if a long-term injury opens up steady playing time for him in the infield or outfield.
Sep 27 2017Motter was hitless in four at-bats in Tuesday's 6-3 win over the Athletics. He's now hitting just .143 over 22 September plate appearances.The 28-year-old saw a three-game hitting streak snapped, a stretch in which he'd compiled his only hits -- all singles -- for September. The lack of success has also led to a .182 OBP and .143 slugging percentage for the month. Motter's struggles extend back to the beginning of his current big-league stint, as he's slashed just .179/.200/.205 over 40 plate appearances since returning from Triple-A Tacoma on Aug. 20. He's been a bit on the unlucky side, however, as he also carries a .219 BABIP over that span.
Aug 24 2017Motter entered Wednesday's 9-6 win over the Braves as a pinch runner in the third inning and went 2-for-3 with a two-run single, a double and two runs.Motter took over for Robinson Cano after the latter felt hamstring tightness, producing his first multi-hit effort since June 20 in the process. The utility man extraordinaire was just recalled from Triple-A Tacoma, where he'd dominated with a .350 average and seven home runs over 25 games. Motter figures to see occasional starts at various positions, with a string of them in Cano's stead a real possibility in the short term.
Aug 20 2017Motter was recalled from Triple-A Tacoma on Sunday, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.He'll take the roster spot of Danny Espinosa, who was placed on release waivers in a corresponding move. Motter spent some time with the Mariners earlier in the season, slashing .204/.272/.355 with seven homers and nine stolen bases in 70 games before being sent back to the minors. Since his demotion, the 27-year-old hit .350 with seven homers and six stolen bases in 25 games with Tacoma. He'll return to his role as a utility player for the big club.
Jun 24 2017Motter will start at first base and bat eighth Saturday in place of the injured Danny Valencia (wrist).It will be his first start in three games, though there could be more on the horizon if Valencia's injury is considered serious. Motter hasn't exactly made a strong case for more playing time, as the 27-year-old is hitting just .207 heading into the weekend, though he has blasted seven home runs.
Jun 18 2017Motter is out of the lineup Sunday against the Rangers, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.Though he'll hit the bench Sunday while Tyler Smith mans shortstop, Motter should continue to serve as the primary option at the position until Jean Segura (hamstring) comes off the disabled list. With Segura set to begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Tacoma on Monday, his return to the Mariners could come before the end of the week. That would likely spell the end to Motter's run of everyday at-bats, though the 27-year-old's defensive versatility will make him one of the top candidates to enter the lineup if one of the team's other regulars should succumb to an injury at some point.
Jun 12 2017Motter is not in the lineup Monday against the Twins, Shannon Drayer of 710 ESPN Seattle reports.Motter has seen consistent playing time while filling in for Jean Segura (ankle) at shortstop, but the utility man has failed to collect a hit in the past three games. He'll hit the bench, allowing Tyler Smith to pick up a start at shortstop.
Jun 7 2017Motter went 2-for-4 with an RBI from a sacrifice fly in Tuesday's 12-3 win over the Twins.Motter has put together a modest six-game hitting streak, posting a .368 average and .393 wOBA in 22 plate appearances over that span. The versatile utility man continues to see playing time all over the field, with the majority of his recent starts coming at shortstop in the wake of Jean Segura's absence with an ankle injury.
Jun 3 2017Motter went 1-for-3 with a grand slam, a walk and two runs in Friday's 12-4 win over the Rays.Motter launched a 351-foot laser off Jake Odorizzi in the first, staking Seattle to an early 5-0 lead. The 27-year-old has hit safely in three straight games but has slumped badly since a fast start, as he's slashed just .197/.287/.282 over his 80 plate appearances since May 2. Motter's positional versatility has helped him continue to see playing time despite his struggles, but it remains to be seen if he'll retain a spot on the big-league roster once Mitch Haniger (oblique) returns from injury, considering both Guillermo Heredia and rookie Ben Gamel have outperformed him at the plate.
May 28 2017Motter is out of the lineup Sunday against the Red Sox, Greg Johns of MLB.com reports.Motter's versatility had allowed him to pick up starts in each of the last three games, but he failed to record a hit in any of his nine at-bats in those contests. Most of the sheen from Motter's early-season power binge has worn off at this point, as he's contributed only three extra-base hits -- all doubles -- and is batting .175 in May.
May 24 2017Motter is out of the lineup Wednesday against the Nationals, Bob Dutton of The Tacoma News Tribune reports.Motter's versatility had allowed him to make 12 consecutive starts at three different positions while the Mariners looked to plug multiple holes in the lineup, but his services won't be needed as frequently with Robinson Cano is back from the disabled list and Danny Valencia having recovered from a wrist issue. It will likely take another injury to one of the Mariners' key regulars in order for Motter to see a steady diet of at-bats.
May 23 2017Motter will play first base and bat sixth in Tuesday's game against the Nationals, Shannon Drayer of 710 ESPN Seattle reports.Motter was originally slated to watch the game from the dugout, but with Danny Valencia (wrist) being scratched from the contest, Motter was thrust into action. The 27-year-old utility man could see some extra playing time while Valencia is sidelined, but he could see the bench more frequently now that Robinson Cano is back from injury.
May 23 2017Motter is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Nationals, Shannon Drayer of 710 ESPN Seattle reports.Motter has been a mainstay in the Mariners lineup for the past few weeks thanks to some injury woes plaguing Seattle, but with Robinson Cano returning from the DL and no DH available in Washington, Motter will head to the bench for a night off. The 27-year-old utility man has been struggling at the plate over the past few weeks, as he's batting just .200 over his past 30 games, so even when the Mariners return to American League action, it seems like he'll sit out more often than not until another injury strikes the Mariners' regulars.
May 14 2017Motter will start at second base and bat sixth in the order Sunday against the Blue Jays.With Robinson Cano (quad) due to miss another game, the versatile Motter will pick up his fourth straight start. The Mariners remain hopeful that Cano will be ready to return to the lineup Monday against the Athletics, at which point Motter's path to everyday duties will come to a close until another injury strikes one of Seattle's regulars.