While the Mariners’ troubled bullpen remained in scramble mode heading into Saturday’s game against the Chicago White Sox at Safeco Field, it is now a little easier to glimpse a smoother road.
Former closer Edwin Diaz resurrected his once-dominant form Friday by pitching two strong innings in a 2-1 loss to the White Sox.
It was just one outing, but it was a clear step in the right direction after the Mariners stripped Diaz from his closer duties earlier in the week following a series of shaky outings.
"A really good first step," Diaz said. "I just need to keep working.