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Mariners release Cust, option Halman to Triple-A

The Columbian
Published: August 3, 2011, 5:00pm

SEATTLE (AP) — The Seattle Mariners have released designated hitter Jack Cust after he was designated for assignment late last week.

The Mariners also optioned outfielder Greg Halman to Triple-A Tacoma on Thursday.

Cust never developed into the left-handed power hitter Seattle hoped when they signed him to a one-year deal in the offseason. Cust hit just .213 with three homers in 67 games, eventually being relegated to the bench.

Halman showed promise in the outfield but struggled at the plate. The 23-year-old hit .230 in 30 games, but had 32 strikeouts and just two walks.

The Mariners said a corresponding roster move for Halman would be made Friday when they open a series against the Los Angeles Angels.

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