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**Summary:**

The Seattle Mariners have called up top catching prospect Harry Ford as part of their September roster expansion. Ford, the team’s 2021 first-round pick, will make his MLB debut, joining Cal Raleigh and Mitch Garver on the catching roster. While he wasn’t in Monday’s starting lineup, the team plans to find playing time for him, although the exact timing is unclear. His call-up signifies the Mariners’ commitment to developing their own talent, with five consecutive first-round draft picks now on the active roster.

In addition to Ford, the Mariners added utility player Leo Rivas and pitcher Phil Jackson to the roster and released Donovan Solano. Rivas will provide infield depth, and Jackson will offer a fresh arm to the bullpen. Solano’s release comes after limited playing time following the acquisition of Josh Naylor.

**News Article:**

**Mariners Call Up Top Prospect Harry Ford as Part of September Roster Moves**

TAMPA — The Seattle Mariners have bolstered their roster with promising young talent, calling up top catching prospect Harry Ford as part of their September roster expansion. Ford, the team’s first-round pick in the 2021 draft (12th overall), will make his long-awaited Major League debut.

While Ford wasn’t in the starting lineup for Monday’s game against the Tampa Bay Rays, Manager Dan Wilson indicated the team plans to integrate him into the lineup. “We will see how it goes,” Wilson said. “In this stretch, it’s really kind of a day-to-day thing… But it’s hard to say for certain at the moment when that’ll be or where that will be.”

Ford is coming off a strong season with the Tacoma Rainiers.

“Just stay ready,” Ford said. “Make sure you get to get to know everyone, and it’s been a while since I’ve seen everyone. So just get on the same page with that, but not anything specific so far.”

The Mariners have been adamant about keeping Ford behind the plate despite Cal Raleigh emergence as a legitimate AL MVP candidate. That itself is probably the greatest intrigue within Ford’s arrival, as the Mariners have also expressed that they want him to see consistent playing time, which is among the many factors as to why he hadn’t reached The Show until now.

In addition to Ford, the Mariners added utility infielder Leo Rivas and veteran pitcher Phil Jackson to the active roster. To make room, veteran infielder Donovan Solano was released.

Rivas, a switch-hitter, is expected to provide depth at shortstop and third base, and potentially platoon at second base. Jackson will provide a fresh arm to the bullpen. Solano’s release comes after a significant reduction in playing time since the acquisition of first basemen Josh Naylor earlier this summer.

Ford’s arrival highlights the Mariners’ focus on homegrown talent. With his addition, Seattle now boasts five consecutive first-round draft picks on the active roster, signaling a bright future for the organization.

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