Seattle Mariners general manager Justin Hollander told reporters that righty Gregory Santos suffered a “mild” lat strain and will miss Opening Day. Hollander revealed that Santos suffered the injury while warming up for Monday’s Cactus League game. While Santos will be placed on the injured list, it seems that he avoided a more serious, long-term injury. The Mariners have one … [Read more...] about Seattle Mariners Reliever Has Setback as Bullpen Takes Another Hit
Mariners Agree to Deal with Former Astros Reliever
According to reports, the Seattle Mariners will sign reliever Ryne Stanek. In his three years with the Houston Astros, Stanek tossed 173.2 innings with a 2.90 ERA (142 ERA+), 10.2 strikeouts per nine and 38 games finished. His best year in this stretch came in 2022, when he produced a 1.15 ERA in 54 2/3 innings. He now will look to reproduce these results in a TEAM … [Read more...] about Mariners Agree to Deal with Former Astros Reliever
All-Star Catcher Calls It a Career After 11 Seasons
Former All-Star catcher Mike Zunino retired on Wednesday, according to a social media post from his agency, Wasserman Baseball. At 32, Zunino calls it quits after 11 big league seasons, one All-Star appearance, and a great reputation. “With profound gratitude, I am announcing my retirement from Major League Baseball after 11 seasons,” Zunino said in a written statement. “As I … [Read more...] about All-Star Catcher Calls It a Career After 11 Seasons
Mariners Fear That Star Reliever Could Miss Entire Season
The Seattle Mariners fear that star reliever Matt Brash could miss the entire season. Brash was shut down from throwing last week due to arm discomfort. Both the Mariners and Brash didn’t think it was a cause for concern. But, on Tuesday, manager Scott Servais went on a Seattle radio station and didn’t provide any update about Brash. Then, there’s one more piece of news that … [Read more...] about Mariners Fear That Star Reliever Could Miss Entire Season
Twins Vet Headed to Mariners in 5-Player Deal
The Minnesota Twins have traded second baseman Jorge Polanco to the Seattle Mariners in a five-player deal, according to reports. ESPN’s Jeff Passan first reported the trade. The Mariners are sending four players (two major league, two minor league) to the Twin Cities in exchange for Polanco. These are right-handers Darren Bowen, Justin Topa, and Anthony DeSclafani, as well as … [Read more...] about Twins Vet Headed to Mariners in 5-Player Deal