Over the course of this season, the Seattle Mariners have primarily used Anthony Misiewicz as their left-handed specialist out of the bullpen. Left-handed relievers are important for neutralizing powerful left-handed hitters in opposing lineups, but Misiewicz hasn’t been able to effectively fill that role this year, as left-handed hitters have still been able to hit .253 against him; recent acquisition Sean Doolittle, though, has performed better and should take his spot in the ‘pen.
Doolittle, a 35-year-old left-hander claimed off of waivers from the Reds mid-season, has limited opposing left-handed hitters to a .