Angels sign .737 OPS former Mariners outfield prospect

The Los Angeles Angels are taking a flier on a former Seattle Mariners outfield prospect. 

The 29-year-old recently opted out of his minor league deal with the Athletics and has a career .737 OPS in 109 Major League plate appearances. 

According to Ari Alexander of 7News, the Angels have signed Cade Marlowe to a minor league contract. 

From 2023-24, Marlowe hit .240/.330/.406 with three home runs and four stolen bases in six attempts. He struck out in 31.2% of his trips to the plate. 

In 2023, Marlowe was ranked as high as the Mariners' No. 16 prospect on MLB Pipeline. 

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Marlowe's impressive Triple-A numbers

There's still time for Marlowe to make an impact in the big leagues, and his Triple-A work has been impressive. 

Before opting out of his deal with the A's, he hit .317/.394/.521 with seven homers in 361 trips to the plate. He also stole 24 bases in 26 attempts. 

Marlowe's path to the Majors may be easier with the Angels than the A's. He was stuck behind Tyler Soderstrom, Lawrence Butler, and Carlos Cortes. 

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