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Designated for assignment Ervin was designated for assignment by Atlanta on Saturday.
Impact Ervin was claimed off waivers by Atlanta prior to spring training and hit .276 with two RBI and one stolen base in 18 spring games this year. However, he was unable to secure a spot on the Opening Day roster and could have to settle for a minor-league role to begin the regular season.
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Loses roster spot The Mariners designated Ervin for assignment Wednesday, Shannon Drayer of 710 ESPN Seattle reports.
Impact The transaction opens up a spot on the 40-man roster for reliever Keynan Middleton, whom the Mariners signed to a one-year deal in a corresponding move. After being scooped up off waivers from the Reds in September, Ervin struggled at the dish during his one-month stint in Seattle, slashing .205/.340/.282 with three doubles and no home runs.
DECEMBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Not starting Sunday Ervin is out of the lineup Sunday against the Athletics, Lauren Smith of The Tacoma News Tribune reports.
Impact Ervin is 0-for-10 with seven strikeouts in his past seven games and won't start in the season finale. Braden Biship will bat eighth and start in right field Sunday.
SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
On bench for evening game Ervin will sit for the second half of Saturday's doubleheader against Oakland, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Impact Ervin struck out in both of his trips to the plate in the first game of the day. Tim Lopes will over in right field for the nightcap.
SEPTEMBER 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Takes seat Friday Ervin isn't in Friday's lineup against the Athletics.
Impact Ervin remains out of the lineup for the fifth time in the last six games as the Mariners begin their final series of the regular season. Braden Bishop will serve as the right fielder in his place.
SEPTEMBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Losing playing time Ervin is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Astros.
Impact Out of the lineup for the fourth time in five games, Ervin no longer looks to be locked into an everyday role. He's reached base at an acceptable .341 clip since being scooped up off waivers from the Reds earlier this month, but he's struck out 27.3 percent of the time and hasn't hit for much power (three doubles, no home runs).
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On bench again Sunday Ervin is out of the lineup Sunday against the Padres.
Impact Ervin is 0-for-8 with six strikeouts over his last four games and finds himself on the bench for the second straight contest. Tim Lopes receives the start in right field and will bat eighth Sunday.
SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Not starting Saturday Ervin isn't in the lineup Saturday against the Padres.
Impact Ervin will get a day off Saturday after going 1-for-8 with two RBI and six strikeouts over the past three games. Dylan Moore will take over in right field as Ty France starts at second base.
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Takes seat for nightcap Ervin isn't starting Game 2 of Monday's doubleheader against the Athletics, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Impact Ervin gets the night off after going 1-for-3 in Game 1. Tim Lopes draws the start in right field and will bat sixth.
SEPTEMBER 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Productive day in series finale Ervin went 1-for-2 with a double, two walks, two runs and an RBI in Sunday's 7-3 win over the Diamondbacks.
Impact Ervin hasn't taken long to make a splash with the Mariners after Seattle claimed him off waivers from the Reds earlier this month. Through his first eight games with the club, Ervin has reached base at a .385 clip while smacking three doubles. He'll pick up his fifth consecutive start in right field Monday in the first game of the Mariners' doubleheader with the Athletics, batting seventh in the series opener.
SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
On base twice in loss Ervin went 1-for-2 with a walk in a loss to the Giants on Wednesday.
Impact Ervin hit out of the bottom of the order while drawing the start in right field. and he hit safely for the first time since his team debut Saturday. The 28-year-old has seen regular playing time in the brief period since his arrival, but Ervin will likely need to give his current .104/.246/.125 line a serious boost soon to continue seeing the same level of opportunity during what remains of the regular season.
SEPTEMBER 10, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Not starting Tuesday Ervin isn't in Tuesday's lineup against the Giants.
Impact Ervin started in the past three games and went 1-for-10 with a double, one run and two strikeouts. He'll get a breather Tuesday as Jose Marmolejos shifts to right field with Shed Long starting in left.
SEPTEMBER 8, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Contributes in team debut Ervin, who was claimed off waivers by the Mariners on Thursday, went 1-for-4 with an RBI double in a win over the Rangers on Saturday.
Impact Ervin contributed in his Mariners debut, with his eighth-inning two-bagger plating Dee Strange-Gordon to close out the scoring on the night for Seattle. The 28-year-old outfielder has a more successful body of work against southpaws thus far in his career, but manager Scott Servais notably opted to give Ervin his first start despite right-hander Kyle Gibson toeing the rubber as the starter for the Rangers on Saturday.
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Designated for assignment Ervin was designated for assignment by the Reds on Friday.
Impact Ervin tallied just three hits over 35 at-bats this season, so the Reds decided to remove him from the roster and risk losing him on waivers. While Ervin has struggled in 2020, he is 28 years old and owns a career .846 OPS against left-handers, so he could garner interest from several clubs.
AUGUST 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
