In a season where the bullpen has become a revolving door of unproven pitchers — most of them cast aside by their previous organization — trying to prove they are capable of legitimate big-league success, the turnover has been unprecedented, particularly when you factor in injuries and typical attrition.
It continued Saturday as the Mariners placed right-handed relievers Austin Adams and Dan Altavilla on the 10-day injured list and recalled right-handers Parker Markel and David McKay from Class AAA Tacoma.
“It’s disappointing,” manager Scott Servais said. “They were both throwing really, really well and we were starting to get a little stability in our bullpen.