Now the reconstruction of a depleted Mariners bullpen has begun, and recent acquisitions of former Giants relievers Cory Gearrin and Hunter Strickland have helped slightly rise its stock. The goal in 2019, however, isn’t to match the 2018 domination from the likes of Álex Colomé and Edwin Díaz, but to instead build value, potential, and – hopefully – progression.
As the bullpen currently stands, no reliever stands out to immediately assume a specific role. This is good, because it allows the Mariners to distribute equal opportunity to each and every one of their relievers moving forward.