A week after being designated for assignment, clearing waivers and electing free agency, the Seattle Mariners have apparently re-signed RHP Casey Lawrence, and are recalling him today to cross the border into Canada as Seattle prepares for three games against the Toronto Blue Jays. In a corresponding move, the M’s demoted young RHP Troy Taylor, who had just re-joined the club in Cincinnati after missing much of the spring with an injury. Taylor struggled mightily in his lone appearance, though his velocity appeared in line with prior norms, making this quick hook surprising.
Lawrence valiantly worked through three innings against Houston, eating innings after Luis F.