PEORIA, Ariz. -- Manager Scott Servais acknowledged Wednesday that left-handed setup man Charlie Furbush won't be ready to open the season in the Mariners' bullpen, leaving Vidal Nuno and converted starter Mike Montgomery as the two available southpaws in relief unless general manager Jerry Dipoto brings in further help in the next two weeks.
Furbush hasn't thrown in a game since going on the disabled list with shoulder issues last July 9. He didn't require surgery for a slight rotator cuff tear, but has been slowed by some lingering soreness in the shoulder as well as his triceps muscle this spring.