May 9, 2021; Arlington, Texas, USA; Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Wyatt Mills (40) throws during the sixth inning against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Dieb-USA TODAY Sports
With Casey Sadler on paternity leave celebrating the birth of a child this weekend, the Mariners will be without one of their most reliable relievers heading into a crucial series with the division rival Houston Astros. Sadler, a location-oriented pitcher known for painting curveballs on the corners of the strike zone, is not easily replaced; however, young side-armer Wyatt Mills has similar tools that could end up useful in Sadler’s absence.