ARLINGTON, Texas — The spinning wheel of relievers that the Mariners have used to fill out their long relief role in their bullpen has stopped on a new name — Max Povse.
In a somewhat surprising move, the Mariners selected Povse’s minor league contract and recalled him from Class AA Arkansas. To make room on the 25-man roster, right-hander Rob Whalen, who pitched two scoreless innings on Saturday, was optioned to Class Arkansas. To clear space on the 40-man roster, left-hander pitcher Dillon Overton, who has spent most of the season with Class AAA Tacoma, has been designated for assignment.