training so things turn out different than
we might think.
Actually Luis Castillo pitched ok in his
first outing going two innings. He gave up
an unearned run but it was windy as well.
The Mariners won 9-8. The Cleveland
Guardians came back to tie 8-8 after the
Mariners were ahead 8-1. Bryce Miller
made his first appearance as well. He
is pitching to see whether he will be
the 5th starter or work out of the bullpen.
He may begin the season in double-A too.
Bryce gave up one hit, one walk and striking
out two while giving up no runs.
Teoscar Hernandez hit a three-run homer
and Ty France had a solo shot to help in
their offense side. JP Crawford had a hit
driving in a couple and so did Cade Marlowe
who is trying to make the team as an extra
outfielder. Since manager Scott Servais likes
Marlowe he is in a good spot. He would have
to play his way off the team.
Trevor Gott who signed as a free agent during
the off-season to pitch in the bullpen didn't
have a good outing giving up four runs in
2/3 of an inning. The Mariners have a tough
bullpen to crack so Gott will have to improve
to make the team. The Mariners have eight
spots in the bullpen and many of them are
taken already. Somewhere they will likely
have to trade a reliever. Paul Sewald, Diego
Castillo, Andre Munoz, and Matt Brash have
made the club. This leaves four more spots.
When we get closer to the end of March we
will have better idea who the other four will
be. This could include Chris Flexen or Marco
Gonzales who doesn't win the 5th starter.
Robbie Ray starts against the Chicago Cubs
on Wednesday. The Mariners have 25 preseason
games remaining. This means each starter has
four starts remaining before the season begins. Go M's.
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