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Mariners' Gabe Speier: Returns to majors
The Seattle Mariners recalled Gabe Speier from Triple-A Tacoma on Sunday, Shannon Drayer of SeattleSports.com reports.With Emerson Hancock heading down to Triple-A, Speier will return to the active roster, at least until the club makes room for Luis Castillo's (hamstring) return from the 15-day injured list. Speier has split his time fairly evenly between Triple-A and the majors this season, posting a 5.66 ERA and 1.35 WHIP in 26 relief appearances with the major-league team.
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Mariners' Gabe Speier: Sent back to Tacoma
The Seattle Mariners optioned Gabe Speier to Triple-A Tacoma on Saturday, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.Speier made one appearance with the Mariners after being recalled Aug. 23, pitching a scoreless frame against the Giants while striking out two batters. He'll now give up his spot on the active roster to Luis Urias, as the Mariners opt to add another bat to their bench.
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Mariners' Gabe Speier: Up from minors
The Seattle Mariners recalled Gabe Speier from Triple-A Tacoma on Friday.With Yimi Garcia (elbow) headed for the injured list, the Mariners will call upon Speier to replenish their bullpen depth. The 29-year-old southpaw has struggled in the big leagues this year, accumulating a 5.95 ERA and 1.42 WHIP over 19.2 innings. However, he's allowed just two earned runs over eight frames since being sent to Triple-A at the end of July.
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Mariners' Gabe Speier: Optioned to Triple-A
The Seattle Mariners optioned Gabe Speier to Triple-A Tacoma on Tuesday.Speier has regressed this season, most notably in the control department -- he's issued 12 walks in 19.2 innings. He's being sent out in favor of a fresh bullpen arm.
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Mariners' Gabe Speier: Returns from IL
The Seattle Mariners reinstated Gabe Speier (shoulder) from the 15-day injured list Friday.A left rotator cuff strain sent Speier to the injured list in the beginning of June, and he'll now return to the Mariners' bullpen after throwing two shutout innings during his rehab assignment. The 29-year-old reliever posted a 6.06 ERA and 1.47 WHIP across 16.1 frames before getting hurt, and he'll likely be limited to middle relief. Mike Baumann was DFA'd in a corresponding move.
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Mariners' Gabe Speier: Scoreless rehab inning Monday
Gabe Speier (shoulder) started the ACL Seattle Mariners' loss to the ACL Giants on Monday, firing a scoreless inning during which he allowed a hit and did not record any walks or strikeouts.Speier got through the opening frame with minimal trouble while completing his second scoreless inning in as many rehab outings. The left-hander completed the first installment of his assignment with Triple-A Tacoma, and previous reports indicated Speier was likely to be activated ahead of the start of the second half of the season Friday if Monday's appearance didn't produce any setbacks.
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Mariners' Gabe Speier: Works one inning in rehab debut
Gabe Speier (shoulder) fired a scoreless inning in Triple-A Tacoma's loss to Albuquerque on Friday, allowing two hits and a walk without recording a strikeout.Speier was also credited with the hold after his 14-pitch frame, which saw him locate half of his offerings for strikes. The left-hander is now slated to move down to the Seattle Mariners' ACL team for his next rehab appearance Monday, after which he'll be evaluated for potential activation coming out of the All-Star break.
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Mariners' Gabe Speier: Rehab appearances set
Gabe Speier (shoulder) emerged from throwing live batting practice at Petco Park on Tuesday feeling healthy and will make rehab appearances Friday and Monday, MLB.com reports.Speier will actually kick off his rehab assignment with Triple-A Tacoma in Albuquerque on Friday before moving down to the Seattle Mariners' Arizona Complex League team for Monday's outing. If both appearances go well, Speier will likely be activated ahead of Seattle's first series coming out of the All-Star break against the Astros, which begins July 19.
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Mariners' Gabe Speier: Live BP upcoming
Gabe Speier (shoulder) is slated to throw a live batting practice either Tuesday or Wednesday, after which a decision will be made on when he'll begin a rehab assignment, MLB.com reports.Speier has been in a throwing progression since late June, but the imminent live batting practice session will mark his first time facing hitters since May 29. The southpaw will presumably need to make at least a couple of appearances with a minor-league affiliate due the length of his absence, making a pre-All-Star-break return increasingly unlikely.
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Mariners' Gabe Speier: Bullpen session set
Gabe Speier (shoulder) will throw a bullpen session Tuesday, MLB.com reports.The left-hander was able to throw off a mound Saturday without issue, and he'll continue advancing in his recovery with Tuesday's session. Speier may need to throw only a couple of bullpen sessions before he's deemed ready for a rehab assignment, although further clarity should be gleaned following Tuesday's activity.