Left-handed relievers, in particular, are even harder to come by around this time of year. Contenders love themselves a LOOGY, but they’ll go crazy for a southpaw who’s a little more untraditional. And that’s what the Mariners have in Roenis Elías.
To describe this season as ‘rough’ for the Mariners’ bullpen would be a massive understatement. Even ‘gruelling’ feels undermining of their struggles this year, as it more so pertains to the experience of watching it all happen rather than actually living it.
A group made of scraps that has been frequently supplemented with other scraps as the year progresses.