Mariners' Brash on IL, Simpson Recalled

0:00It's May 2nd. Welcome in. This is MLB News Today, where baseball meets AI. The Seattle Mariners just put set up man Matt Brash on the 15-day injured list with Latinflammation retroactive to April 30th, right before. Their series opener against the Royals. They recalled lefty Josh Simpson from Shrublae A. Tacoma to fill the spot. Brash left early from Wednesday's game in Minnesota after just two pitches due to side tightness. The local manager Justin Hollander says he'll shut down for three to five days, then start throwing again next week, and it doesn't look like a long-term issue with no structural damage. This hits at a great time for Brash, who's been lights out with just one unearned run in 11 and 1-3 innings, grabbing four holds in. High-leveraged spots behind closer Andrés Muñoz. The Mariners bullpins rolling early, third best ERA at 3.31, strong on whiffs too. Meanwhile, Simpson set for a possible debut. The 28-year-old struck out 12 and 9 and 1-3 innings with Tacoma, but walks a few.

1:04On another note, Victor Robles starts rehab Sunday in Tacoma after a peck strain since April 7th, while outfielders Luke Rayleigh and Rob Refsnider have struggled lately. With the pin-holding steady and Robles eyeing a return, Seattle stays aggressive, heading into this Royals match-up, keeping their early momentum alive.