Miller's Oblique Injury Clouds Mariners' Rotation

0:00Seattle Mariner's stories, making news on March 11th, Bryce Miller's spot in the Seattle Mariner's starting rotation for opening day, is now up in the air. The right-hander stopped his first full bullpen session in three weeks after feeling mild discomfort in his left oblique. He only threw a few pitches before calling it quits on Wednesday morning. This comes after an oblique issue sideline to him since his only cactus leak start on February 26th. Miller had been building back up and looked ready for game action next week, ahead of the March 26th opener. Now that time mind feels shaky. Mariner's general manager Justin Hollander admitted Miller is definitely behind schedule. The team is playing it safe with his tricky injury, avoiding any rush to get him on the mound. They stress honesty of pain returns, which Miller did right away. To fill the gap, the Mariner's could turn to Cooper-Criswell or Emerson Hancock. Criswell tossed three and one-third scoreless innings against the Royals on Tuesday, with just two runs allowed this spring.

1:01Hancock starts Thursday versus the Cubs after strong recent outings. The team also trimmed its camp roster Wednesday, optioning pitchers Blascazano and Domingo Gonzales to triple A to coma while reassigning several others to minor league camp. The Daily News Now is powered by our sponsor. Your favorite podcast, music or sleep sounds coming from your pillow, no earbuds, no distractions, just listen and relax.