Mariners Deploy Miller-Castillo Piggyback Start vs. D-backs
Seattle will use Bryce Miller to open and Luis Castillo to finish in a tandem start Sunday, the third use of this strategy this season.
The Seattle Mariners are deploying a piggyback rotation strategy Sunday against the Diamondbacks, with Bryce Miller starting and Luis Castillo following from the bullpen. This is the third time the team has used this tandem approach. The arrangement stems from Miller returning from the injured list while Emerson Hancock has pitched well enough to hold his rotation spot. The piggyback setup is expected to pause after this outing for at least a couple of weeks.
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Cal Raleigh Still Sidelined With Oblique Injury
Seattle's starting catcher visited the dugout for the first time since heading to Arizona to rehab, but remains out of the active lineup.
Raleigh Oblique Injury Keeps Him Out vs. ARI
Cal Raleigh remains sidelined with an oblique injury as Seattle splits catching duties between Mitch Garver and Jhonny Pereda.
Mariners Moving to Six-Man Rotation Amid Grueling Schedule
Seattle adopts a six-man rotation to manage a 16-games-in-17-days stretch, with the format potentially continuing past June 15.
Mariners Moving to Six-Man Rotation Amid Grueling Schedule
Seattle adopts a six-man rotation to manage a 16-games-in-17-days stretch, with the format potentially continuing past June 15.
Raleigh, Donovan Still Weeks Away From Rehab Assignments
The Mariners confirmed both players are progressing in recovery but are not yet near a minor league rehab stint.