Mariners reliever Fernando Rodney converted his first save opportunity since June 2 on Friday.
Rodney was taken out of the closer role at the start of the month, but Friday's appearance may be a sign that he's ready to get his job back.
“My hope,” manager Lloyd McClendon said, “is Rodney becomes that lock-down ninth-inning guy again. I think we’re a better club if he’s in the ninth," per the News Tribune.