The need for an innings-eating reliever prompted the Mariners to make their latest roster move prior to Wednesday’s series finale against the Oakland Athletics at Safeco Field.
The Mariners recalled just-acquired Casey Lawrence from Triple-A Tacoma are clearing space by optioning right-hander Chase De Jong to the Rainiers. The move came one day after De Jong threw 98 pitches in six innings.
"Chase did a good job of hanging in there (Tuesday) night," manager Scott Servais said. "It’s just where we’re at in trying to manage the games going forward for the rest of the homestand. We though that length piece would be valuable.