In 2010, he was with the Chattanooga Lookouts in the Double-A Southern League and was selected to represent the Lookouts in the All-Star game but was unable to play because he was also selected to the All-Star Futures Game. [32], On December 10, 2014, Gordon was traded to the Miami Marlins, along with Dan Haren and Miguel Rojas, in exchange for Andrew Heaney, Chris Hatcher, Austin Barnes, and Enrique Hernández. Overall, he went 0–1, but made a strong fielding play at second base, sliding to his right to grab a ground ball to end the sixth inning. He led the NL in all three categories and became the first player to lead the National League in both batting average and stolen bases since fellow second baseman Jackie Robinson in 1949. Return items to: Gordon Electric Supply Returns Dept. We'll leave him there. He played in 19 games, during which he hit a poor .175, and was optioned back to AAA. But the veteran right-hander felt some soreness and his return will be slowed down, according to manager Scott Servais. He was known professionally by his full name until 2008 when a Missoula Osprey public address announcer mispronounced his first and last names. We've taken advantage of the opportunities we've had, we just haven't had a lot of opportunities. He's expected to face Gordon, as well as Ichiro Suzuki, who continues working out and taking batting practice with the club in his new role as an advisor.Iwakuma is on a Minor League deal with the Mariners, so once he is cleared to play in games, he could pitch for Triple-A Tacoma, or any of the other Minor League affiliates, as long as needed.• Though Servais initially had planned to use Denard Span in center field on days when Guillermo Heredia was off, he switched up and kept Span in left on Tuesday, shifting right fielder Mitch Haniger to center and starting Ben Gamel in right. SEATTLE -- After playing several games without the first three hitters in their lineup, the Mariners have reinforcements on the way as shortstop Jean Segura returned to the lineup for Tuesday's 9-5 loss to the Rangers and second baseman Dee Gordon is expected to come off the 10-day disabled list Thursday. [15][16] The Dodgers also selected him as their "Minor League Player of the Year".[17][18]. • Hernandez, on the IL the past month with a right lat strain, threw three 15-pitch innings in a live batting practice session on Sunday in Tacoma. Gordon went 3-for-14 in three rehab outings with Tacoma. "My timing was good. [51][52] Gordon walked in 1.5% of his at bats, the lowest percentage in the major leagues, and had the lowest walks-per-strikeout ratio in the majors (0.11).[53]. After the season, he played for the Tigres del Licey in the Dominican Winter League. [55], Gordon is involved with many charities, such as Above .500 Inc. where he hosted Meet & Greets and participated in multiple charity games. Working with the Florida District Attorney's office, he invites one child a month to join him in the clubhouse and during batting practice.[5]. Greg Johns has covered the Mariners since 1997, and for MLB.com since 2011. Long has posted a .269/.356/.385 line with six doubles in 14 games since being recalled when Gordon went on the IL. He appeared in the Midwest League All-Star Game,[14] was named the league's most valuable player, selected to its mid-season and post-season All-Star teams, and selected as its "Prospect of the year". And everybody knows what Dee can do, just creating traffic and finding ways to get hits. "I'm really excited to have those guys back," manager Scott Servais said. • Closer Hunter Strickland, sidelined since March 30 with a more severe right lat strain, also threw live batting practice on Sunday. SEATTLE -- After playing several games without the first three hitters in their lineup, the Mariners have reinforcements on the way as shortstop Jean Segura returned to the lineup for Tuesday's 9-5 loss to the Rangers and second baseman Dee Gordon is expected to come off the 10-day disabled list Thursday.Segura, who went 3-for-5 with an RBI and a run scored in his return, missed two games after getting kicked in the head while sliding into second base on Saturday.Gordon has been out a week with a fractured right big toe, but he fielded ground balls, ran the bases and took batting practice prior to Tuesday's game and is on track to return as soon as his DL stint is up.Gordon is expected to hit against Hisashi Iwakuma in a batting-practice session on Wednesday as his final preparation, then slide back into the leadoff role in Thursday's series finale against the Rangers, if all goes to plan.Though No. Also on the 10-day IL are outfielders Mitch Haniger and Braden Bishop, relievers Connor Sadzeck and Chasen Bradford and starter Félix Hernández. [46] It was also reported that Gordon would be an outfielder for the Mariners. "Jean was just out a couple days, but he was really carrying us offensively while he was in there. • Iwakuma's batting-practice session initially had been slated for Tuesday, but the 37-year-old woke up with a stiff neck, so the outing was pushed back to Wednesday. Follow him on Twitter @GregJohnsMLB. [33] Gordon recorded his 50th hit of the season in the Marlins' 28th game on May 7, 2015, tying Rogers Hornsby's 1924 Major League record for fewest team games required to reach 50 hits. He will begin a Minor League rehab stint this weekend. [37] Gordon batted .333 for the season, winning the National League batting title and leading the majors in infield hits (36) and bunt hits (16), and winning his first Rawlings Gold Glove Award. • An MRI test on Sadzeck's sore right elbow came back clean, but the reliever hasn't resumed throwing yet. He also stole 30 bases for the Isotopes, giving him a total of 54 between the majors and the minors in 2011. He previously played for the Los Angeles Dodgers and Miami Marlins. In 2020, he announced that he will change his last name from Gordon to Strange-Gordon to honor his late mother, DeVona Denise Strange. Sam Tuivailala, who is working back from Achilles surgery, will throw a bullpen session on Wednesday. He became the first Dodger player since Harvey Hendrick in 1928 and the first Major Leaguer since Jayson Werth on May 12, 2009 to accomplish that feat. Bradford (strained right elbow) also remains shut down. He was drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the fourth round of the 2008 Major League Baseball Draft. [56][57] In addition, Gordon created "Flash of Hope", a charity to help children whose parent died as a result of domestic abuse. He tested positive for exogenous testosterone and clostebol. Hanny has played center a couple times. [27] Gordon was leading the league in stolen bases when he tore the UCL in his right thumb on a successful steal of third base on July 4 against the Cincinnati Reds. [24] The next day, in his first start, he had hits in his first three major league at bats and had a stolen base. Latest on Seattle Mariners second baseman Dee Strange-Gordon including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN SEATTLE -- After playing several games without the first three hitters in their lineup, the Mariners have reinforcements on the way as shortstop Jean Segura returned to the lineup for Tuesday's 9-5 loss to the Rangers and second baseman Dee Gordon is expected to come off the 10-day disabled list. The home run against pitcher Ryan Vogelsong scored three runs. The Draft will take place Monday through Wednesday, beginning with the Draft preview show on MLB Network and MLB.com at 3 p.m. PT on Monday. Gordon's return will help bolster an infield that remains without shortstop J.P. Crawford and MINNEAPOLIS -- A Mariners club with eight players on the 10-day injured list got one of those back on Tuesday as second baseman Dee Gordon was activated, with reliever Matt Festa optioned back to Triple-A … Everything was good," Gordon said. "• Former Mariners right-hander Mike Moore will represent Seattle at the Draft during the first round on Monday in New York. 3 hitter Robinson Cano still has 67 games remaining on his 80-game suspension, the return of Gordon and Segura at the top of the order will be a boost for a Mariners club that has managed to keep winning despite their absences. "Looking at where we're at and talking with him a little bit, he's been focused on left field all year," Servais said of Span. He fractured the toe with a foul ball off his foot in Toronto in early May, but he kept playing on it until aggravating it on a diving-catch attempt against the Tigers in the 11th inning of a win on May 20.Worth noting He thereafter chose to be known professionally simply as Dee Gordon. In 2015, in his first season with the Marlins, Strange-Gordon hit .333 with a total of 205 hits and stole 58 bases. 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"It's been a struggle for us lately. [3][8], Dee's half-brother, Nick Gordon, was drafted by the Minnesota Twins in the first round (#5) of the 2014 draft. "I'm happy to be back playing. Second baseman missed 3 weeks with bruised wrist; Festa optioned. For that to happen today, we had some help. [28], Gordon beat out Alex Guerrero to become the Dodgers starting second baseman for the 2014 season. He hit .289 in over 600 at-bats and also led the league with 12 triples.

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