Mariners Finalize Roster, Rivas Takes Over Shortstop

0:00On March 25th, the Seattle Mariners finalized their 26-man opening day roster with some expected injury moves. For the first time in seven years, they'll start a new shortstop, Leo Rivas, filling in for JP Crawford, who's on the 10-day injured list with a right-shoulder issue. Earlier this week, the team also placed right-hander Bryce Miller on the 15-day injured list due to an oblique strain and utility player miles. Master Boone on the 10-day list with a calf injury from the World Baseball Classic. These placements lined up with what the Mariners had hinted at during spring training. Rivas steps up as the top defensive choice at shortstop, building on his late season push last year when he helped quench the American League West and played in the ALCS. Crawford remains upbeat, hoping to return in a couple of weeks. Meanwhile, Emerson Hancock will slot into the rotation in Miller's spot to open the season. Top prospect, Code Emerson, got close to making the roster, but heads back to triple A to coma for more seasoning while Ryan Bliss snagged the final.

1:04Bench spot after missing most of last year to injuries. As the Mariners gear up to face the Cleveland Guardians on Thursday, these tweaks keep the line of steady despite the absences. This has been Seattle Mariners News Today, powered by AI.