The Mariners selected Locklear's contract from Triple-A Tacoma on Sunday. He'll start at first base and bat seventh in Seattle's series finale against Kansas City.

EDGE Analysis

Locklear began the season with Double-A Arkansas but earned promotion to Tacoma earlier this month and slashed .300/.417/.475 with one home run and seven RBI over 48 plate appearances. With Ty France (heel) landing on the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move, Locklear could be headed for a regular role as Seattle's primary first baseman.