Mariners call up Cuban OF Heredia

CHICAGO — Guillermo Heredia, a 25-year-old Cuban outfielder who signed with Seattle in March, was called up from Triple-A Tacoma on Friday as the Mariners looked to add some versatility and speed to their outfield and bench.

Although Heredia will be a useful addition for the three-game Interleague series against the Cubs, manager Scott Servais indicated he could play a role beyond this weekend, depending on how things play out with Monday’s 1 p.m. PT non-waiver Trade Deadline.

“We’ll see how it happens,” Servais said prior to Friday’s series opener with the Cubs. “I don’t want to get ahead of ourselves. We all know what week we’re in, and things can change here at any minute with the roster as we go toward the Trade Deadline.”

Heredia can play any of the three outfield spots, and he provides some athleticism and defensive ability as a right-handed-hitting option. He hit .340 with a .385 on-base percentage in 26 games at Tacoma after a midseason promotion from Double-A Jackson.

“We want to get him comfortable,” Servais said after Heredia flew overnight from Seattle to join the team in Chicago. “I think he’s a guy that can come in late in the game, pinch-hit, …

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