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Mariners send slumping C Montero to minors

Mariners send slumping Montero to minors

The Seattle Mariners sent slumping catcher Jesus Montero to the minor leagues Thursday, a year after acquiring him in trade full of potential that hasn't panned out for either side.

Mariners demote Montero to Triple-A

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Montero, M's catching rotation

The Seattle Mariners optioned Jesus Montero to Triple-A Tacoma Thursday, reports Ryan Divish of The News Tribune, with the corresponding move expected to be Jesus Sucre to serve as Kelly Shoppach's backup.

Montero sent down by M's

The Michael Pineda trade is improving. Slightly. Jesus Montero, who is batting .208, has struggled to the point he is being sent down by the Seattle Mariners. From the Herald Tribune: Catcher Jesus Montero will be sent to Triple-A Tacoma, while catcher Jesus Sucre will be selected from the Rainiers.

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Mariners send Jesus Montero to Triple A Tacoma

Rotation issues in Seattle

Outside the top two of Felix Hernandez and Hisashi Iwakuma, the Seattle Mariners' starting rotation is struggling, and has for most of the season. Joe Saunders isn't likely in jeopardy of losing his job, as he's guaranteed $6.