Seattle Mariners manager Scott Servais acknowledged several times during spring training the bullpen was one of the biggest question marks for the 2019 season.
“Bullpens are about roles — where do guys fit,” Servais said. “I do think it’s plain to all of our guys there aren’t going to be assigned roles, so to speak, other than we like (right-hander Hunter) Strickland to pitch the ninth inning.
“Other than than, it’s going to be pockets and matchups where they fit. You’re hoping that a few of your young guys really step up. There’s opportunities for that to happen.