Mariners Finalize Opening Day Roster

0:00It's March 22nd. This is Seattle Mariners News today, AI-powered updates on your team. I'm Corey with the story. The Seattle Mariners are finalizing their opening day roster with less than a week until the season starts. Their starting rotation features Logan Gilbert, George Kirby, Brian Wu, Luis Castillo, and Emerson Hancock stepping in for the injured Bryce Miller. Miller's dealing with oblique tightness so the team is taking his slow on his recovery, while Logan Evans heads to the 60-day injured list. The bullpen looks solid with Andres Munoz, Matt Brash, and newcomers like Eduard Bazardo and Carlos Vargas plus Casey Lagumina making the cut over. Some prospects since he's out of minor league options. In the infield, Josh Naylor holds down first base, Cole Young at second, Brendan Donovan at third, with Leo Rivas covering shortstop for the injured, JP Crawford, who shoulder issues limited his spring reps. Fans are buzzing about the outfield death, boasting Julio Rodriguez, Randy Arozerina, Victor

1:04Robles, Luke Rayley, Dom Canzoni, and Rob Refsnider. Setting up flexible potumes and designated hitter options. Behind the plate, Cal Raleigh stays as the starter, but the big call is Mitch Garver as backup over Andrew Nisner, who signed for $1 million. But now faces designation for assignment. Meanwhile, the Mariners have little wiggle room for quick call-ups due to options crunch, but their prioritizing health with Crawford ramping up. Throws in Miller-Iing rehab start soon. As they submit the roster Thursday morning, this group aims to build on last year's momentum right out of the gate.