The homer off Kyle Hart was hit 111.7 mph, nearly four mph higher than his previous max exit velocity in 88 games as a major leaguer. He topped out at 110.8 mph in Triple-A. Malloy is batting .208/.365/.333 in 63 plate appearances this season. Given his lack of defensive value, he’s going to need to show more consistent power to pair with his OBP skills in order to establish himself as a major league regular.

We knew that something would have to give with Gleyber Torres returning from the injured list on Friday and in the first iteration of the lineup it’s Malloy sitting against a right-handed pitcher with Spencer Torkelson still entrenched at first base, Colt Keith functioning as the team’s designated hitter and Kerry Carpenter starting in left field. Expect Malloy to see regular action against left-handed pitching but it looks like he could be on the short side of a platoon now.

Malloy heads to the bench after getting on-base four times during his season debut on Monday against Seattle. It’ll be Riley Greene taking a turn at DH with Mariners ace Logan Gilbert toeing the rubber at T-Mobile Park. The 25-year-old figures to continue getting regular playing time at DH while Gleyber Torres (oblique) is on the shelf.

Malloy heads to the bench after getting on-base four times during his season debut on Monday against Seattle. It’ll be Riley Greene taking a turn at DH with Mariners ace Logan Gilbert toeing the rubber at T-Mobile Park. The 25-year-old figures to continue getting regular playing time at DH while Gleyber Torres (oblique) is on the shelf.