The Mariners returned to a seven-man bullpen before Tuesday’s game vs. the Yankees, activating reliever Tony Zych from the 60-day disabled list. He fills the open spot on the Mariners’ 40-man roster. To make room for Zych on the active 25-man roster, outfielder/first baseman Stefen Romero was optioned back to Tacoma.
Zych has looked strong in four rehab appearances throughout the Mariners’ minor league system, not allowing a run in four innings pitched. His fastball has been clocked as high as 98 mph. He’s been on the disabled list since May 3 with tendinitis in his rotator cuff.