HEY MIKE, AS YOU KNOW…in Sunday’s game at the Angels, reliever Drew Steckenrider became the 60th different Mariners player to see Cactus League action in 2021…the Mariners have had 62 different players appear in a game this spring, with Rafael Montero and Brandon Brennan making their debuts in Monday’s contest, but…DID YOU KNOW?…in 2020 Spring Training, the Mariners had 92 different players (49 position players, 43 pitchers) appear in a game…this spring’s breakdown so far has been 29 position players and 33 pitchers.
TODAY’S TILT…the Mariners and Royals meet for the first time this spring in a scheduled 9-inning game on Tuesday afternoon at Peoria Stadium…right-hander Ljay Newsome will make his second start as the Mariners look to snap a 2-game losing streak.