Overview
- Bryan Woo told club officials he “feels 100% confident” and was reinstated to start the series finale against the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday.
- The Mariners will carry a six-man rotation for now, a temporary measure general manager Justin Hollander says will be evaluated based on performance and arm health.
- Top prospect Kade Anderson was called up during Woo’s brief absence, made his MLB debut in Woo’s scheduled slot, and will remain on the big-league roster.
- Seattle is monitoring Bryce Miller for lingering lat soreness that has already led to extra rest, and the club has given extra breaks to other starters since the All-Star break.
- Carrying six starters reduces the number of bullpen arms available under the 13-pitcher active limit and matters because Seattle’s bullpen has a 6.81 ERA since the All-Star break and the team sits 63-69 in the standings.