The Mariners optioned him to the San Bernardino Stampede of the Class A-Advanced California League the next year. He was promoted to the San Antonio Missions of the Class AA Texas League later in the season.
In the subsequent season, The Mariners chose him for the San Bernardino Stampede of the Class A-Advanced California League. Later on, he was promoted to the more advanced San Antonio Missions of the Class AA Texas League towards the end of the year.