DREW STECKENRIDER NEWS

Clears waivers Steckenrider cleared waivers Tuesday and was outrighted to Triple-A Tacoma.

Impact Steckenrider led the Mariners' closer committee with 14 saves last season despite a 21.7 percent strikeout rate that hardly looked like closer material. While he did manage two saves in the early part of this season, his strikeout rate plummeted to 14.7 percent while his ERA jumped to 5.65 across 14.1 innings. He was optioned in late May and designated for assignment Saturday. No other team wanted to claim the 31-year-old righty, so he'll remain as organizational depth for now.

JUNE 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Moore hits walk-off single, sending Mariner past Red Sox 7-6

Dylan Moore hit a walk-off single to center field off Boston reliever Hansel Robles in the bottom of the ninth inning to give the Seattle Mariners a 7-6 win over the Red Sox on Sat...

JUNE 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Designated for assignment Steckenrider was designated for assignment Saturday.

Impact Steckenrider lost his spot on Seattle's big-league roster in late May, and he has now also ceded his spot on the 40-man roster. He will be placed on waivers, and it remains to be seen what his next move will be.

JUNE 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mariners hammer Verlander for 4 HRs in 6-1 win over Astros

Rookie Julio Rodríguez hit the first of Seattle’s four home runs off Houston ace Justin Verlander, and the Mariners thumped the Astros 6-1

MAY 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Optioned to minors Steckenrider was optioned to Triple-A Tacoma on Thursday.

Impact The right-hander has worked as a member of Seattle's closer committee early in 2022 and has two saves and four holds, but he's been unreliable with two blown saves and a 5.65 ERA over 14.1 innings. Steckenrider pitched well last year with a 2.00 ERA, 1.02 WHIP and 58:17 K:BB in 62 games with 14 saves and seven holds, but he's been unable to replicate that success this season. He could receive another opportunity with the Mariners later in the summer, but for now he'll head to Tacoma and attempt to right the ship.

MAY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Devers hits 2 HRs; Red Sox rally past Mariners 6-5

Rafael Devers hit two homers, Christian Vázquez had a tiebreaking single in the eighth inning and Boston’s bullpen held the Seattle Mariners scoreless for six innings, lifting the...

MAY 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Story hits 3 homers for Red Sox in 12-6 win over Mariners

Trevor Story had three homers, four hits and seven RBIs to help the Boston Red Sox rally from a four-run deficit to beat the Seattle Mariners 12-6

MAY 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Returns from restricted list Steckenrider was reinstated from the restricted list Thursday.

Impact Steckenrider missed Seattle's three-game series in Toronto while on the restricted list, an indication that he'd made himself ineligible to cross the border into Canada by declining to vaccinate himself against COVID-19. He'll return to his role as part of the Mariners' closer committee going forward, a job that has gotten him two saves despite a 4.85 ERA and 15.0 percent strikeout rate.

MAY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kikuchi beats former team, Blue Jays top Mariners 6-2

Yusei Kikuchi allowed one hit over six shutout innings to beat his former team, Bo Bichette and Matt Chapman backed the left-hander with home runs and the Toronto Blue Jays topped...

MAY 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Robbie Ray doesn't travel with Mariners to Toronto series

Mariners left-hander Robbie Ray isn’t joining Seattle for a series in Toronto this week, missing a chance to celebrate the Cy Young Award he won with the Blue Jays last season amid...

MAY 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Goes on restricted list Seattle placed Steckenrider on the restricted list Monday.

Impact The Mariners are set to begin a three-game series in Toronto on Monday, so Steckrider's addition to the restricted list implies that he won't be eligible to cross the Canadian border due to his vaccination status. Seattle selected Roenis Elias' contract from Triple-A Tacoma, allowing him to temporarily take Steckenrider's spot on the 40-man roster and 26-man active roster. Before he was pulled from a save situation after giving up two earned runs in Sunday's 8-7 win over the Mets, Steckenrider had been part of the Mariners' closer committee. While Steckenrider isn't with the team in Toronto, the likes of Diego Castillo, Paul Sewald and Andres Munoz could have clearer paths to saves.

MAY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Allows two runs in ninth inning Steckenrider allowed two runs on four hits in one-third of an inning to earn the hold in Sunday's win over the Mets.

Impact Steckenrider earned the save in Friday's series opener against the Mets, and he entered Sunday's matchup in the ninth inning to preserve a three-run lead. He forced a flyout to begin the inning but gave up two runs on a triple, two singles and a double prior to being removed. Although he was credited with the hold since Diego Castillo held the Mariners scoreless over two-thirds of an inning, Steckenrider wasn't very sharp Sunday. However, Steckenrider has been a clear part of Seattle's closer committee this year, and his two saves are tied for the team lead.

MAY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Castillo fans Alonso with bases full, M's beat Mets 8-7

Diego Castillo struck out Pete Alonso on a 3-2 slider to strand the bases loaded after the New York Mets had rallied for two runs in the ninth inning, and the Seattle Mariners held...

MAY 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nails down second save Steckenrider worked a perfect ninth inning without a walk or a strikeout to record his second save of the season in Friday's 2-1 win over the Mets.

Impact He pounded the zone, firing 10 of 12 pitches for strikes, and induced weak contact from the bottom of the New York order. Steckenrider's two saves lead the Seattle closer committee, with Paul Sewald, Diego Castillo and Andres Munoz all having picked up one each.

MAY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Paul Sewald, cut by Mets, wins for M's in Citi Field return

Paul Sewald got a key strikeout and won in his Citi Field return, Ty France hit a tiebreaking single in the eighth inning for yet another key hit, and the Seattle Mariners beat the...

MAY 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Records third hold Steckenrider recorded his third hold in a win over the Marlins on Sunday, firing a scoreless eighth inning during which he allowed a hit and recorded a strikeout.

Impact Facing his old Marlins squad, Steckenrider made relatively quick work of Joey Wendle, Jon Berti and Garrett Cooper, retiring the last two batters on a swinging strikeout and lineout to center, respectively, to get out of a jam. The right-hander has now followed up a pair of outings in which he allowed a total of three earned runs with back-to-back scoreless, one-inning efforts.

MAY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Blows save Steckenrider blew the save and allowed one run on two hits with one strikeout in an inning of work in a 5-4 win Sunday over Kansas City.

Impact Steckenrider entered the game to start the ninth inning with the Mariners leading 3-2. After retiring the first batter, he gave up a solo home run to Hunter Dozier to even the score. The righty did not allow a run in his first five appearances but has given up three runs over his last two contests. The Mariners' closer situation is by-committee at this point, as Steckenrider is one of three relievers with one save, and there is no clear frontrunner.

APRIL 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Winker's single wins it in 12th, Mariners beat Royals 5-4

Jesse Winker capped an 11-pitch at-bat with a broken-bat single that scored Adam Frazier, and the Seattle Mariners beat the Kansas City Royals 5-4 in 12 innings to complete a three...

APRIL 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Takes first loss Thursday Steckenrider (0-1) was saddled with the loss in a defeat at the hands of the Rangers on Thursday, allowing two earned runs on two hits and a walk over two-thirds of an inning. He a...

Impact Steckenrider was tasked with preserving a 6-6 tie when he entered in the ninth, and he seemed well on his way when he induced a flyout and swinging strikeout from Corey Seager and Mitch Garver to open the frame. However, following an Adolis Garcia walk, Steckenrider yielded an RBI double and single to Kole Calhoun and Nathaniel Lowe, respectively, which turned out to be the difference in the game. Steckenrider's stumble was his first of the season, as he'd opened the campaign with five scoreless appearances while recording a pair of holds and a save.

APRIL 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rangers snap 5-game skid, rally past Mariners for 8-6 win

Kole Calhoun lined a two-out RBI double to score Adolis García in ninth, García made a terrific diving catch in the bottom of the inning and the Texas Rangers rallied from an early...

APRIL 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Grabs second hold Steckenrider recorded his second hold in a win over the Rangers on Tuesday, firing a scoreless seventh inning in which he allowed a hit.

Impact Steckenrider tossed 10 of his 13 pitches for strikes in a sharp performance, one that netted his second hold in the last three appearances. The veteran right-hander is yet to be scored upon in five trips to the mound and has also contributed one save, and he should continue to see opportunities for both holds and ninth-inning work with the Mariners treating their closer situation as a relatively fluid one.

APRIL 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Robbie Ray backed by 3 homers as Mariners beat Rangers 6-2

Robbie Ray pitched six strong innings to win his home debut for Seattle, Eugenio Suárez hit a three-run home run in the first, and the Mariners beat the Texas Rangers 6-2

APRIL 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

France's homer backs rookie Brash, Mariners beat Astros 7-2

Ty France hit a three-run homer, rookie starter Matt Brash took an odd no-hitter into the sixth inning, and the Seattle Mariners beat the Houston Astros 7-2 for a rare series victo...

APRIL 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Popups become adventures as Mariners beat White Sox 5-1

Jared Kelenic hit a two-run homer off the right-field foul pole in the second inning, and the Seattle Mariners stopped a four-game losing streak with a 5-1 victory over the Chicago...

APRIL 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sees work in non-save situation Steckenrider fired a scoreless seventh inning in a loss to the White Sox on Tuesday, allowing two hits.

Impact Manager Scott Servais gave Steckenrider some work after the reliever had been idle since recording an Opening Day save. The veteran right-hander was sharp despite having to work around some trouble, throwing 11 of his 15 pitches for strikes. Steckenrider should still see his fair share of save opportunities this season, but Diego Castillo's presence as another ninth-inning option caps the former's overall potential in that role.

APRIL 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE