Eric Young Jr. Stats
- Height / Weight
- 5' 10" / 195 lbs.
- Date of Birth (Age)
- 5/25/1985 (38)
- Experience
- 10
Eric Young Jr. Season Stats
Last 10 Games
Eric Young Jr. News
The Seattle Mariners signed free-agent outfielder Eric Young Jr. to a minor league deal on Tuesday. Young hit .323 (10-for-31) with a homer, three RBI and two steals in 13 spring games for the Orioles before they released him. Young gives the M's extra depth with Mallex Smith trying to make it back from a spring injury, but he's unlikely to stick around for the long haul or be an option for fantasy owners.
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Eric Young Jr. is starting in left field on Friday, batting ninth. With Justin Upton (finger) on the DL and Jabari Blash optioned to Triple-A, Young serves to pick up starts in the interim. He is a cheap source of steals in deeper leagues, with four on the year in 21 games. However, his playing time will dwindle considerably when Upton returns.
Outfielder Eric Young Jr. has been recalled by the Los Angeles Angels. Jabari Blash has been sent down to Triple-A in a corresponding move. Young is known for his speed, as he has 157 steals in 610 major league games. He'll likely be a depth piece for the Angels and while he's a threat whenever he is on the base paths, he won't see enough starts to be a difference maker in fantasy. He should be left on the waiver wire.