Mariners leaning toward activating Bryce Miller on current road trip
The Seattle Times • • sports
Key Points:
- Bryce Miller completed a strong rehab start with five shutout innings for the Everett AquaSox and is expected to be activated soon to rejoin the Mariners' major-league starting rotation, likely during the upcoming road trip.
- The Mariners face a rotation management challenge with six healthy starters, including Miller, Luis Castillo, and Emerson Hancock, and are considering options such as a six-man rotation or piggyback roles to optimize pitching.
- Emerson Hancock has solidified his spot in the rotation with impressive performance, posting a 2.59 ERA and strong strikeout-to-walk ratio in seven starts.
- Luis Castillo is struggling this season but remains a clubhouse leader; the team is cautious about moving him to the bullpen due to his leadership role, contract, and potential to rebound.
- Prospect Brock Moore has shown promise out of the bullpen for Everett, boasting a 1.46 ERA and strong strikeout numbers, and is likely to be promoted to Double-A soon, potentially reaching Seattle later this season.
