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Mariners demote Matt Brash, call up relievers Danny Young and Riley O’Brien

In preparation for a 7-game home stand, the Mariners made some roster moves that will hopefully aid them in stopping an early season skid.

Lots going on here.

  • First of all, Brash’s demotion isn’t too surprising given his last several starts. I had hoped to see him one more time at least against the Phillies, but maybe the team thinks he’d be better served working through his approach in AAA. I mean, I don’t know what else they’ll tell him besides, “Hey, throw some strikes mixed in with the bendy stuff, kid.