PEORIA, Ariz. — With spring training in its final days and the 2018 season looming, teams are paring down rosters and players are suddenly becoming available on the open market.
The Mariners have used that situation to bring back veteran left-handed pitcher Wade LeBlanc to add to their opening day roster.
A baseball source confirmed an earlier report from ESPN’s Jerry Crasnick that the organization is signing LeBlanc to a Major League contract and he will make the opening day roster.
The Mariners plan to capitalize on LeBlanc’s versatility and experience. They will use him as a long reliever, but could spot start him if needed.