Wong was traded from the Mariners to the White Sox on Thursday, Mike Curto of the Tacoma Rainiers broadcast team reports.
The return for the Mariners was unclear, though the move opened up a needed roster space for Triple-A Tacoma. Wong has recorded 109 plate appearances this season with Tacoma and maintained a .315/.422/.500 line. However, the 28-year-old has earned only 18 big-league plate appearances during his career and will likely remain organizational depth with the White Sox.
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Mariners' Kean Wong: Moves to minor-league camp
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The Mariners reassigned Wong to minor-league camp Monday.
Despite offering multi-position versatility in addition to possessing 39 games' worth of prior MLB experience, Wong never looked to be a serious threat to make the Mariners' Opening Day roster. Wong stole 41 bases in 47 attempts at Triple-A Salt Lake in the Angels organization in 2022, but he otherwise struggled at the dish (.670 OPS over 565 plate appearances) while playing in hitter-friendly parks in the Pacific Coast League. He'll likely head to Triple-A Tacoma to begin his time in the Seattle organization.
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Mariners' Kean Wong: Catches on with Seattle
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Wong agreed Monday with the Mariners on a minor-league contract, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.
Seattle marks the fourth organization for Wong, who was drafted by the Rays in 2013 before he had stints with the Giants and Angels over the past two seasons. The 27-year-old utility man saw big-league action in 2019 and 2021, but he spent the entire 2022 campaign with the Angels' Triple-A affiliate in Salt Lake, slashing .260/.340/.330 with three home runs and 41 stolen bases. Wong, whose older brother Kolten Wong is set to man second base for Seattle, will likely be ticketed for Triple-A Tacoma.
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Angels' Kean Wong: Won't make Opening Day roster
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The Angels reassigned Wong to their minor-league camp Monday.
Wong received 66 plate appearances over 32 games with the Angels in 2021, but he won't break camp with the big club this season after re-signing with Los Angeles this offseason on a minor-league deal. The 27-year-old is expected to fill a utility role at Triple-A Salt Lake for the majority of the upcoming season, though his versatility could make him an option for a call-up if the Angels' infield or outfield depth is tested at any point.
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Angels' Kean Wong: Returns to Angels
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Wong signed a minor-league contract with the Angels on Wednesday that includes an invite to major-league spring training.
Wong was let go by the Angels in late November after he appeared in 32 games with the club in 2021 and slashed .167/.194/.233 with six RBI and three runs. Even if he joins the major-league club at some point in 2022, he's unlikely to have a significant role.
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Kean Wong: Released by Halos
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Wong was released by the Angels on Wednesday.
Wong lost his spot on the Angels' 40-man roster Monday, and he'll now be free to seek out other opportunities as a free agent. The 26-year-old appeared in 39 major-league games across the last two seasons and hit .167 with six runs and five RBI.
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Angels' Kean Wong: Booted off 40-man roster
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The Angels designated Wong for assignment Monday.
Wong will cede his spot on the 40-man roster to another utility type in Tyler Wade, whom the Angels acquired from the Yankees on Monday. Over his 66 plate appearances with the Angels in 2021, Wong slashed .167/.194/.233 with zero home runs, six RBI and three runs.
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Angels' Kean Wong: Recalled from minors
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The Angels recalled Wong from Triple-A Salt Lake on Sunday.
Wong was optioned to Salt Lake on Tuesday after striking out in one plate appearance in his most recent big-league stint. He will serve as additional outfield depth while Justin Upton (back) is on the injured list.
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Angels' Kean Wong: Returns to Triple-A
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Wong was optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake on Tuesday.
Wong was promoted Monday and will return to the minors without appearing in a game. He's appeared in 20 major-league games this season and is hitting .171/.190/.268 in 45 plate appearances.
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Angels' Kean Wong: Back in big leagues
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Wong was recalled from Triple-A Salt Lake on Monday.
Wong was demoted to Triple-A on Friday but will quickly rejoin the major-league club. The 26-year-old has a .458 OPS in 20 games this season for the Angels and should fill an infield utility role.
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Angels' Kean Wong: Sent back down
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Wong was optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake on Friday.
Wong rejoined the major-league club Wednesday and went 0-for-1 with a strikeout as a pinch hitter Thursday. He'll return to the minors, where he's slashed .330/.377/.470 with four homers, 31 runs, 22 RBI and 10 stolen bases in 45 games this year.
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Angels' Kean Wong: Rejoins big-league club
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Wong was recalled from Triple-A Salt Lake on Wednesday.
Wong was on the big-league roster as the 27th man for Sunday's doubleheader, though he hasn't seen the field in the majors since mid-July. The 26-year-old will be a utility option during his time with the team.
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Angels' Kean Wong: Back down to minors
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Wong was optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake on Monday.
Wong spent just one day with the big club and failed to see any action. He's 7-for-40 with three extra-base hits and five RBI in 19 games with the Angels in 2021. Matt Thaiss was also sent down, making room for Jo Adell and Chris Rodriguez to be promoted Monday.
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Angels' Kean Wong: Back in majors
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Wong was recalled from Triple-A Salt Lake prior to Friday's game against the Mariners, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.
This will mark the third trip to the big leagues for Wong this season. He didn't find much success with the Angels in his previous stints, as he slashed .179/.200/.282 across 43 plate appearances. He figures to serve in a reserve role going forward.
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Angels' Kean Wong: Optioned to Triple-A
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Wong was optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake on Monday, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.
Wong's latest stint in the big leagues lasted just three days. He went hitless in his lone at-bat. He could return as a utility option at some point this summer but will cede his bench spot to Scott Schebler for now.
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Angels' Kean Wong: Optioned to Triple-A
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Wong was optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake on Saturday.
Wong saw time at multiple positions since being recalled in late May but was never able to find a rhythm at the plate, slashing .184/.205/.289 across 42 plate appearances. He'll return to Salt Lake for the time being and could be a candidate to rejoin the Halos later this summer. Jaime Barria was recalled from Triple-A in a corresponding roster move.
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Angels' Kean Wong: Fades into reserve role
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Wong is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks.
Wong replaced Juan Lagares in the lineup for games Wednesday and Friday, but the former will remain on the bench for the second straight contest Sunday while Lagares joins Taylor Ward and Justin Upton in the outfield. Since being called up from Triple-A Salt Lake on May 29, Wong is hitting .179 and getting on base at a .207 clip. He'll likely fill a utility role for Los Angeles for the foreseeable future.
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Angels' Kean Wong: Takes seat Thursday
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Wong isn't starting Thursday against the Mariners.
Wong will be out of the lineup for a second straight contest, but he still had three plate appearances off the bench in Tuesday's win. Phil Gosselin will start at second base and lead off Thursday.
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Angels' Kean Wong: On bench Tuesday
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Wong isn't starting Tuesday's game against the Giants, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Wong had started each of the last three games, going 3-for-11 with a triple, a double and three strikeouts. Phil Gosselin will start at second base and bat second.
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Angels' Kean Wong: Draws third straight start
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Wong will start at second base and bat second Monday against the Giants, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Wong will stick in the lineup for the third game in a row after he went 1-for-7 with a double while starting at second base in both of the previous two contests. He looks like he may have a clear path to regular reps in the middle infield while Jose Iglesias (hamstring) is on the shelf.
