Dustin Ackley working his way back from major injury

Posted Apr 16, 2017
After signing a minor league deal in February with the Los Angeles Angels, Dustin Ackley, the former second overall draft pick of the Seattle Mariners in the 2009 MLB draft, is working to get back to full health. Ackley is bouncing between playing first base and being the designated hitter for the Salt Lake Bees. It is a way for him to take pressure off his recovery. (KSL.com)

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