Video: Mariners’ Taijuan Walker is movin’ on up

By 710Sports.com staff

Prized pitching prospect Taijuan Walker is one step closer to the big leagues after earning himself a promotion to Triple-A Tacoma, a move the Mariners announced before tonight’s series opener against the Athletics at Safeco Field.

Matt Pitman and Mariners radio broadcaster Aaron Goldsmith discuss that move in the video above.

First pitch is 7:10. The game can be heard on 710 ESPN Seattle, and you can also follow along with our live gametracker.

Here is the Mariners’ lineup:

Endy Chavez, RF
Nick Franklin, 2B
Kyle Seager, 3B
Kendrys Morales, DH
Raul Ibanez, LF
Justin Smoak, 1B
Mike Zunino, C
Michael Saunders, CF
Brendan Ryan, SS

Hisashi Iwakuma, SP