Split Squad Day in the Desert: Mariners Ready for the Stretch Run
It's spring training game 24 and the Mariners are finally doing something they haven't done yet this March: splitting the squad. That's right, both teams are running simultaneously today in Peoria and Salt River Fields, and both games are on the tube. Choose your stream wisely because you can only watch one at a time.
Josh Naylor was supposed to be in the lineup but got scratched at the last minute. That's where Luis Suisbel steps in, batting ninth and playing first base. The heat in Peoria is brutal (we're talking 91 degrees heading to 95), so maybe Naylor, fresh back from the WBC, is getting a well-deserved breather. Can't blame the front office for being cautious with the roster this deep into spring.
The Pitching Matchups
The home squad is rolling out José A. Ferrer, Carlos Vargas, Casey Legumina, and Andrés Muñoz in relief. The away game has Casey Lawrence, Yosver Zulueta, and a few organizational arms ready to go. Both games are televised, so no matter which field you're tracking, you can follow along.
Health Check and Roster Movement
J.P. Crawford is away from the team getting his shoulder evaluated by Dr. Meister. Before you panic, that's just a checkup to make sure everything is trending right for Opening Day. Not diagnostic, just evaluative. The front office is being smart.
Meanwhile, the Mariners have been reshuffling the roster as players trickle back from the WBC. Kade Anderson got reassigned to minor-league camp after his start Friday. Yesterday, they sent down Michael Arroyo, Charlie Beilenson, Jonny Farmelo, Jakson Reetz, Michael Rucker, and Ryan Sloan. Don't write them off completely, though, especially Beilenson. Expect to see some of these guys pop up again before Opening Day rolls around and the Mariners finalize that 26-man roster for T-Mobile Park.
Where to Watch
Home game streams on Mariners TV with 710 AM Seattle Sports on radio (though they might be delayed). Away game is on MLB TV. Spring training is winding down, folks. Real baseball is coming soon.
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