APRIL 28, 2022 • SEATTLETIMES.COM
SEATTLE MARINERS 85-77 · 2ND IN AL WEST
85-77 · 2ND IN AL WEST
Mariners demote Cal Raleigh, replenish taxed bullpen ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — With their bullpen taxed heavily over the past two games and the status of Marco Gonzales' left wrist uncertain movin...
Jesse Winker - Second extra-base hit of season Winker went 1-for-4 with a double in a loss to the Rays on Wednesday.
Impact The struggling outfielder may be starting to build some momentum at the plate, as Wednesday's two-bagger extended his hitting streak to four games. Both of Winker's extra-base hits on the season -- the first also a double -- have come within that span, as have four of his six RBI thus far in 2022. While his current .164 average and .197 slugging percentage are admittedly alarming, it's worth noting the combination OF Winker's modest 13.0 percent strikeout rate, elevated 28.8 percent line-drive rate and unsustainably low .192 BABIP paint a a picture of a hitter who's been significantly unlucky when making contact early this season.
APRIL 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Tom Murphy - Not starting Thursday Murphy isn't starting Thursday against the Rays.
Impact Murphy should see an uptick in playing time behind the dish after Cal Raleigh was sent down Thursday, but he'll get a day off in the series finale against Tampa Bay. Luis Torrens will start at catcher and bat ninth.
APRIL 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Justus Sheffield - Another impressive appearance Sheffield fired two scoreless innings in a loss to the Rays on Wednesday, allowing no hits and one walk.
Impact The left-hander continues to carry an unblemished ERA through four appearances, with manager Scott Servais affording him plenty of rest between outings. Sheffield, a one-time member of the rotation, worked his first multi-inning outing of the season Wednesday, and he'll likely be one of the primary candidates to log spot starts should any starting pitcher go down with injury.
APRIL 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Adam Frazier - Working on three-game hit streak Frazier, who went 1-for-3 in a loss to the Rays on Wednesday, has hit safely in three straight games while lacing a double, drawing two walks and recording three RBI in that span.
Impact The three runs he plated, which got him to 10 RBI on the season, came courtesy of a bases-clearing two-bagger in the fourth inning of Tuesday's win over Tampa Bay that doubled the Mariners' lead to 6-0 at the time. Frazier's current .243/.317/.338 slash line over 82 plate appearances is still below his usual standards, but his typically modest 14.6 percent strikeout rate and elevated 25.8 percent line-drive rate suggest he'll be due for more success over time if both numbers persist.
APRIL 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Evan White - Transferred to 60-day IL White (groin) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Thursday, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.
Impact White has been on the injured list since the start of the year after undergoing surgery for a sports hernia in late March, and he'll be ineligible to return until at least early June. Per Divish, the 26-year-old is progressing in his recovery but hasn't been cleared to resume baseball activities.
APRIL 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Yohan Ramirez - Sent down Thursday Ramirez was optioned to Triple-A Tacoma on Thursday, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.
Impact Ramirez made the Mariners' Opening Day roster this year and posted a 7.56 ERA and 1.56 WHIP in 8.1 innings over seven relief appearances. The right-hander will attempt to sort things out in the minors, while Wyatt Mills and Penn Murfee were called up to provide additional bullpen depth.
APRIL 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Wyatt Mills - Recalled by Mariners Mills was recalled by the Mariners on Thursday, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.
Impact Mills began the season at Triple-A Tacoma and logged a 1.94 ERA and 0.77 WHIP in 9.1 innings during six relief appearances. In spite of his minor-league success early in the year, he's likely to be utilized mainly as a low-leverage reliever after he posted a 9.95 ERA and 2.05 WHIP in 12.2 major-league innings last season.
APRIL 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Penn Murfee - Rejoins major-league club Murfee's contract was selected by the Mariners on Thursday, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.
Impact Murfee was returned to Triple-A Tacoma on Wednesday, but he'll rejoin the major-league club a day later after Yohan Ramirez and Cal Raleigh were sent down. Murfee didn't appear out of the bullpen during his recent six-day stint with Seattle but will have the opportunity to make his major-league debut at some point now that he's back with the Mariners.
APRIL 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Cal Raleigh - Sent to minors The Mariners optioned Raleigh to Triple-A Tacoma on Thursday.
Impact Though Raleigh received the start behind the dish Opening Day, he's essentially been part of a three-way timeshare at catcher with Tom Murphy and Luis Torrens throughout the season. He didn't make consecutive starts over any of the Mariners' first 18 contests of the season, appearing in nine games in total while going 2-for-24 with a 32.1 percent strikeout rate. Raleigh should receive more consistent playing time at Tacoma, while his demotion clears the way for both Murphy and Torrens to take on larger roles at catcher at the big-league level.
APRIL 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
A major overreaction: Keith Law probes the top prospects' MLB debuts From Bobby Witt Jr. to Julio Rodriguez, Keith Law breaks down what he's seen from the game's best young players as they reach the majors.
APRIL 28, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Rays and Mariners meet to determine series winner
Both the Tampa Bay Rays and the Seattle Mariners are looking for a series win with a victory on ThursdayAPRIL 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Photos: Rays even series with Mariners The Tampa Bay Rays beat the Seattle Mariners 3-2 in the second game of a three-game series Wednesday at Tropicana Field.
APRIL 28, 2022 • TAMPABAY.COM
Marco Gonzales - Hopes to make next start Gonzales had X-rays on his left wrist come back negative after leaving Wednesday's game against Tampa Bay, and he hopes to make his next scheduled start Monday at Houston, Daniel K...
Impact The 30-year-old escaped with a bruise after being struck on the wrist by a 109-mph liner during the first inning, though that doesn't necessary mean he'll be clear for his next turn through the rotation. Gonzales fell to 1-2 after taking the loss Wednesday, as he allowed a run on a hit with a strikeout and a walk in one-third of an inning. The left-hander's outlook should receive additional clarity as he continues to be evaluated over the next couple days.
APRIL 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Abraham Toro - Goes deep in loss Toro went 1-for-4 with a solo homer in Wednesday's loss to the Rays.
Impact Toro took the Rays' closer Andrew Kittredge deep in the top of the ninth inning, narrowing the deficit to one run. The home run was his second of the year and after starting the season 1-for-19 from the plate, the 25-year-old has now hit safely in seven of his last nine games.
APRIL 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
J.P. Crawford - Homers in loss Crawford went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's loss to the Rays.
Impact The shortstop took reliever Colin Poche deep in the seventh inning for his third long ball of the season. Crawford has started the 2022 campaign hot from the dish, producing a .349/.455/.587 slash with seven extra-base hits and nine RBI.
APRIL 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Rasmussen, Rays end Mariners' four-game winning streak 3-2
Drew Rasmussen struck out nine in six shutout innings, Kevin Kiermaier hit a two-run home run and the Tampa Bay Rays beat Seattle 3-2, ending the Mariners’ four-game winning streakAPRIL 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Marco Gonzales - X-rays on tap Gonzales will undergo X-rays after leaving Wednesday's start against Tampa Bay with a left wrist contusion, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.
Impact The preliminary diagnosis of a bruise isn't surprising after the left-hander was struck by a 109-mph line drive on his 11th pitch of the game. Gonzales' availability for his next turn through the rotation, which currently lines up for Monday at Houston, remains up in the air as he continues to be evaluated.
APRIL 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Gonzales hit by line drive, exits in first ST. PETERSBURG -- The Mariners had a scare Wednesday when left-hander Marco Gonzales was hit on his pitching arm by a 109 mph comebacker d...
APRIL 27, 2022 • MLB.COM
Sewald ready to graduate from kids' mound ST. PETERSBURG -- While the Mariners were scrambling to fill his high-leverage role last week, Paul Sewald kept his arm fresh by throwing of...
APRIL 27, 2022 • MLB.COM
Marco Gonzales - Exits after being hit by comebacker Gonzales left Wednesday's start against the Rays after being struck by a line drive around his left forearm during the first inning, Shannon Drayer of 710 ESPN Seattle reports.
Impact The left-hander was struck by a 109-mph line drive off the bat of Harold Ramirez, who was the third batter of the game. Gonzales recorded one out and allowed a run on a walk and a hit before exiting the contest. The Mariners will likely update his status later Wednesday.
APRIL 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Paul Sewald - Activated from COVID-19 IL Sewald (illness) was activated from the COVID-19 injured list Wednesday.
Impact Sewald spent a week away from the Mariners while on the COVID-19 IL, but he'll be available out of the bullpen during Wednesday's game in Tampa Bay. Now that he's back with the team, the right-hander should be part of Seattle's late-inning mix once again.
APRIL 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Penn Murfee - Retreats to minors The Mariners returned Murfee to Triple-A Tacoma on Wednesday.
Impact Since Murfee was called up April 20 as a replacement for a player on the COVID-19-related injured list (Paul Sewald), he'll be removed from the 40-man roster as he makes his way back to the minors. The 27-year-old right-hander went unused out of the bullpen during his six-day stint with Seattle.
APRIL 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Bowden: What to believe — and not believe — in the first month of the MLB season How many people predicted that J.P. Crawford would be hitting .356 or Kyle Tucker a measly .175?
APRIL 27, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Logan Gilbert - Seattle Mariners - SP - Stats, News, Career Info Logan Gilbert - #36 - Starting Pitcher - Seattle Mariners - Get the latest news, highlights, and career stats for Logan Gilbert from CBSSpor...
APRIL 27, 2022 • SCOUT.COM
