The Seattle Times · May 18, 2017
Mariners option pitcher Chase De Jong to Tacoma, recall Casey Lawrence
Mariners manager Scott Servais comes out to find out why home plate umpire Bill Welke did not call a hit by pitch on Mariners batter Carlos Ruiz in the 5th. After meeting with other umpires, the call was changed. (Dean Rutz/The Seattle Times)The Mariners optioned pitcher Chase De Jong to Class AAA Tacoma before Wednesdays’ game and recalled right-handed pitcher Casey Lawrence from Tacoma.
De Jong, 23, was sent to Tacoma a day after pitching six innings and allowing four runs during his start on Tuesday. Manager Scott Servais said the move was made because Lawrence, 29, provides some “length in the bullpen.”