Mariners' Castillo Shines, Injuries Cloud Roster

0:00On March 24th, the Seattle Mariners wrapped up spring training with a 3-10 loss to the San Diego Padres. Luis Castillo stood out though, tossing five strong innings. He allowed just one run on four hits while striking out five batters. Opening day is just two days away, and the team faces tough calls on the roster. J.P. Crawford's shortstop spot and Bryce Miller's rotation birth are up in the air due to their recent injuries. Fans are buzzing about these uncertainties, especially with Crawford's status shaky at shortstop. Meanwhile, Miller is recovering fast from oblique inflammation and plans a live bullpen session on Friday. Around the league, the Atlanta Braves will miss starter Spencer Strider to start the year on the 10-day injured list with a left oblique strain. Better in Andrew McCutchen earned a roster spot with the Texas Rangers in his 18th big league season. As teams finalize lineups, stories like Julio Rodriguez and Cal Raleigh's past to start them remind us why this time of year builds so much excitement.

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