Mariners Face Brewers in Spring Training Game 25 with Hancock Taking the Ball
It's spring training game 25 for the Mariners, and they are heading to Peoria to take on the Brewers today. Emerson Hancock gets the start, and he is making a push for an Opening Day spot as he looks to fill in for the injured Bryce Miller. This is a crucial audition for the right-hander as Seattle sorts out its rotation ahead of the regular season.
The Rotation Competition Heats Up
Hancock is right in the mix. With Bryce Miller sidelined, there is a real opportunity for someone to step up and lock down a rotation spot. Hancock's performance today in Peoria will be worth watching, and every inning he throws counts. This is the kind of spring moment where a pitcher can separate himself from the rest of the pack and force his way into the Opening Day conversation.
Injury Updates and Roster Moves
J.P. Crawford hit the doctor's office yesterday to see Dr. Kenneth Meister about his injured shoulder. The good news: he got a cortisone injection and should be able to get back to baseball activities in a few days. That is solid progress for the shortstop as we inch closer to Opening Day.
On the roster side, the Mariners optioned right-handed pitcher Alex Hoppe to Triple-A Tacoma today. It is part of the regular spring training shuffle as Seattle fine-tunes the organization.
Game Details
First pitch is at 1:10 PM PT. You can catch the action on Mariners.TV or tune in on 710 AM Seattle Sports radio. Let's go.
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