DREW STECKENRIDER NEWS

Notches first save Steckenrider allowed one hit and struck out one batter in a scoreless inning Friday. He picked up a save in the win over Minnesota.

Impact Steckenrider coughed up a leadoff single to Luis Arraez but retired the following three batters in order to finalize the 2-1 victory. Paul Sewald worked a scoreless eighth inning after Robbie Ray's strong seven-inning start. It's still unclear how the Mariners plan to divvy up save chances, but they began by rewarding Steckenrider for his terrific 2021 campaign where he posted a 2.00 ERA through 62 appearances.

APRIL 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cy Young winner Ray sharp in Mariners debut, tops Twins 2-1

Reigning AL Cy Young Award winner Robbie Ray tossed seven impressive innings in his Seattle debut, Mitch Haniger homered and the Mariners opened with a 2-1 win over the Minnesota T...

APRIL 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mariners expect to graduate out of rebuild into contention

The Seattle Mariners are poised to end the narrative that has hung over the franchise for two decades

MARCH 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Under contract for 2022 Steckenrider and the Mariners agreed Tuesday on a one-year contract to avoid arbitration.

Impact All of Steckenrider, Diego Castillo and Paul Sewald came to terms on deals to avoid arbitration, leaving the three primary candidates for saves out of the Seattle bullpen on the books for 2022. Seattle plans to deploy a closer committee once again during the upcoming season, so Steckenrider's fantasy managers likely can't rely on him to pick up saves with any sort of consistency. That said, Steckenrider still proved to be a valuable fantasy option last season even while sharing the closer's role, as he notched 14 saves and grabbed five wins in addition to providing sterling ratios (2.00 ERA, 1.02 WHIP, 21.7 K%).

MARCH 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Closer committee again The Mariners plan to employ a closer committee again this season, Jesse Borek of MLB.com reports. "We'll have a number of guys who will finish off games for us," manager Scott Serv...

Impact The Mariners are quickly becoming the Rays of the Pacific Northwest when it comes to bullpen management. Steckenrider profiles as having the skills to be one of those options again after converting 14 of 17 chances last season while posting a 2.00 ERA and 1.02 WHIP over 67.2 innings. Other possible options include Paul Sewald, Ken Giles (elbow) and Diego Castillo.

MARCH 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mariners RHP Sadler to have season-ending shoulder surgery

Seattle Mariners right-hander Casey Sadler needs season-ending surgery on his injured right shoulder, manager Scott Servais said

MARCH 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Haniger keeps M's playoff hopes alive with rally vs Angels

Mitch Haniger drove in five runs and his two-out, two-run single in the eighth inning gave Seattle the lead as the Mariners took their playoff hopes to the final day of the regular...

OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Grabs back-to-back saves Steckenrider notched his 13th save in a win over the Athletics on Wednesday, allowing a hit over a scoreless ninth inning.

Impact Steckenrider was called upon to slam the door for the second consecutive night, and just like in a two-run win Tuesday against Oakland when he'd notched his 12th save, he was up to the task. The right-hander has now has five straight scoreless appearances, a stretch during which he's notched four saves overall and one hold while lowering his ERA to 2.06.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Haniger's homer helps M's beat A's 4-2, close in wild card

Mitch Haniger hit his 100th home run and third in two games, and the Seattle Mariners pulled within a half-game of the second AL wild card berth by beating the Oakland Athletics 4-...

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Delivers save No. 11 Steckenrider saved Tuesday's 4-2 victory over Oakland, allowing one hit with two strikeouts in the ninth inning.

Impact Steckenrider surrendered a leadoff single to Matt Chapman but retired the next three Athletics in order to clinch the victory and pull Seattle to within half a game of Boston for the second Wild-Card spot. The 30-year-old and Paul Sewald have been alternating save chances of late and both have four saves and three holds apiece in September, though Steckenrider has a slight edge in ERA this month 3.27 to 3.52.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Garners 11th save Steckenrider pitching a scoreless inning, allowing one hit while striking out one to earn the save over the Athletics on Wednesday.

Impact The right-hander entered in the ninth inning staked to a three-run lead and allowed a leadoff double, but Oakland was unable to muster any additional hits against him. Steckenrider earned his second save in as many days, marking the first time all season he has accomplished that feat. He appears to have ascended to the top of Seattle's closer depth chart as a result of registering 18 scoreless outings over his past 20 appearances.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Seager, France HR, Mariners top A's, move up in playoff race

Kyle Seager hit his 35th home run for a career-best 100 RBIs, Ty France also connected, and the Seattle Mariners beat the Oakland Athletics for the third straight night with a 4-1...

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Notches 10th save Steckenrider fired a scoreless ninth inning, allowing one hit to earn the save in the win over the Athletics on Tuesday.

Impact Steckenrider entered the ninth inning with a three-run lead. He allowed a double to Jed Lowrie, but still picked up his third save in his last five appearances. The 30-year-old appears to be the primary save option over Paul Sewald for now, who he has shared save opportunities with recently. Steckenrider has a 2.20 ERA and 1.03 WHIP with 54 punchouts in 61.1 innings this season.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mariners beat Athletics 5-2 to stay in AL wild-card chase

Marco Gonzales pitched six uneven innings and won his eighth straight decision, and the Seattle Mariners beat Oakland 5-2 to move into a tie with the Athletics in a matchup of wild...

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Schwarber's 3-run double lifts Red Sox over Mariners 8-4

Pinch-hitter Kyle Schwarber hit a tiebreaking three-run double in the eighth inning and the Boston Red Sox beat the Seattle Mariners 8-4 to keep pace in the competitive AL wild-car...

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Haniger homers in 3rd straight game, Mariners top Bosox 5-4

Mitch Haniger made Boston pay for a costly error by first baseman Kyle Schwarber, hitting a three-run homer with two out in the seventh inning, and the Seattle Mariners held on for...

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Picks up ninth save Steckenrider struck out two batters in a perfect ninth inning and earned a save over Boston on Monday.

Impact Steckenrider threw 10-of-12 pitches for strikes and had no problem mowing down the Red Sox in order to finish off the 5-4 victory. He's now 9-for-12 in save chances with a 1.67 ERA this season. The 30-year-old righty is now riding an 18.1-inning scoreless streak with a 13:3 K:BB during that span.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Secures eighth save Steckenrider secured his eighth save in a win over the Diamondbacks on Friday, firing a perfect ninth inning during which he struck out the side.

Impact The hard-throwing right-hander was dominant in his one frame, getting 10 of his 15 pitches into the strike zone to authoritatively slam the door. Steckenrider is now 8-for-11 in save opportunities and has recorded half of those saves in his last 10 trips to the mound. With a 1.70 ERA and 0.98 WHIP across 58.1 innings, the 30-year-old is rivaling Paul Sewald for closing duties at the moment.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mariners inch closer in wild-card chase, top D'backs 5-4

Tom Murphy hit a two-run home run in the second inning and added a solo shot in the sixth, and the Seattle Mariners beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-4 for their eighth win in 11 gam...

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mariners silence Houston bats again for 1-0 victory

Rookie right-hander Logan Gilbert and four relievers combined to shut out Houston for the second straight day and J

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Notches seven save Steckenrider fired a perfect ninth inning Sunday, earning the save in the win over the Royals.

Impact Steckenrider retired the side in order in the ninth inning for his fourth save in August. He continues to share save opportunities with Paul Sewald, who pitched the eighth inning. The 30-year-old has a 1.84 ERA and 0.97 WHIP with 48 strikeouts in 53.2 innings this season. He is 7-for-10 in save situations.

AUGUST 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Perez homers, Seager answers in M's 4-3 win over Royals

Salvador Perez homered for the fifth consecutive game, but Kyle Seager connected for a two-run drive to help the Seattle Mariners beat the Kansas City Royals 4-3

AUGUST 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Picks up sixth save Steckenrider earned the save Tuesday after holding the A's scoreless across 2.1 innings. He allowed two hits and no walks while striking out one batter.

Impact Steckenrider continued a successful August after shutting down his opponent once again. The right-hander has not allowed any runs across his last eight appearances, picking up three saves in that span. For now, Steckenrider is expected to continue to share save opportunities with Diego Castillo and Paul Sewald.

AUGUST 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Torrens' 2-run single helps Seattle sweep stumbling A's

Luis Torrens hit a tiebreaking two-run single, Chris Flexen pitched neatly into the seventh inning and the Seattle Mariners swept a quick two-game series against the Oakland Athlet...

AUGUST 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bags fifth save Steckenrider claimed his fifth save of the season in Wednesday's 3-1 win over the Rangers after retiring the side in an 11-pitch ninth inning.

Impact Steckenrider appears to be part of a three-man closer committee in Seattle, as all of he, Diego Castillo and Paul Sewald have recorded saves thus far in August. After nabbing the Mariners' most recent save Tuesday, Sewald worked the eighth inning Wednesday before turning the ball over to Steckenrider in the ninth.

AUGUST 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE