Seattle Mariners Make Roster Moves Ahead for Pitcher's Return
The Seattle Mariners knew for a few days that Bryan Woo would make his return for Friday's game against the Los Angeles Angels. And on the afternoon before the game, the team made it official.
The Mariners activated Woo off the 15-day injured list and optioned reliever Eduard Bazardo to Triple-A Tacoma Rainiers in a corresponding move.
Woo has been on the injured list since June 24 after straining his right hamstring against the Tampa Bay Rays.
The right-hander has been one of Seattle's most effective starters this season when he's been available. He has a 1.77 ERA and 28 strikeouts in eight starts.
According to Baseball Savant, Woo's xERA ranked in the 99th percentile of the league (2.17), his pitching run value is in the 94th percentile (13) and his walk percentage of 2.0 is in the 100th percentile
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— Rob Friedman (@PitchingNinja) June 6, 2024
But the key word there is "when."
"When" Woo has been available.
The second-year pitcher has been on the injured list three times in the two seasons he's been in the majors — all for different injuries. The first time was for right forearm inflammation. Second time was for right elbow inflammation and then there's this most recent hamstring strain.
Woo has a 1.61 ERA with 23 strikeouts in four starts against Los Angeles, according to an article on cbssports.com
Woo will likely be on a pitch or inning count on Friday, but the Mariners starting rotation will be at full strength for the first time in almost a month, something that is no doubt a plus ahead of the All-Star break.
Woo will go against the Angels' starting pitcher and former Mariner Tyler Anderson. Righty vs. Lefty.
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