SEATTLE -- Rehabbing relievers Joaquin Benoit and Charlie Furbush threw bullpen sessions on Wednesday, and Mariners general manager Jerry Dipoto watched both veterans throw and emerged with an encouraging outlook.
"That was the best we've seen Joaquin Benoit since he signed with the club," Dipoto said. "The ball was really carrying out of his hand and he's very close to being back -- hopefully by the time we start this next road trip.
"And Charlie is getting ready to go out and face hitters and start his innings progression. If we have the opportunity to add those two before long, it really helps the arrow point north for the bullpen, which I think has already been a real positive.