Brash Absence Coincides With Mariners' Collapse, Return Possible
Seattle has posted the 2nd-worst record in MLB since losing reliever Matt Brash to the IL on June 8, though a return this year is considered possible.
Matt Brash last pitched for Seattle on June 8, at which point the Mariners held a 2-game lead in the AL West. Since his IL placement, the team has gone 25-36, the second-worst record in MLB over that span. The correlation suggests Brash has been a significant contributor to the bullpen's effectiveness. A return before the end of the current season is reportedly on the table.
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