Mariners call up Vogelbach, Martin, Freeman

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ANAHEIM — First baseman Dan Vogelbach, one of the Mariners’ top position prospects after being acquired from the Cubs in a trade for Mike Montgomery in July, was one of three players called up to Seattle’s Major League roster on Monday now that Triple-A Tacoma’s playoff run has ended.

The Mariners also recalled right-handed pitcher Cody Martin and infielder Mike Freeman, who both spent some time with the club earlier this season. The Rainiers were eliminated from the Pacific Coast League playoffs by El Paso on Saturday.

Vogelbach, 23, is making his first appearance in the Majors and could get some immediate playing time, as first baseman Adam Lind is expected to miss a few days after spraining a finger on his right hand in Sunday’s 3-2 victory in Oakland.

The Mariners open a three-game series in Anaheim on Monday night, and all three newcomers will be available, as the club now has 35 players on its Major League roster with the addition of September …

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