Matt Brash to 15-day IL; LHP Josh Simpson recalled
The Seattle Mariners have placed reliever Matt Brash on the 15-day injured list due to right lat inflammation, prioritizing caution early in the season. Instead of promoting highly-touted right-hander Yosver Zulueta, the team recalled left-handed pitcher Josh Simpson from Triple-A Tacoma. Simpson, acquired from the Marlins for cash, provides left-handed depth with solid strikeout and WHIP numbers in the minors.
- ▪Matt Brash was placed on the 15-day IL with right lat inflammation, a move made despite recent optimism from the team.
- ▪The Mariners recalled left-handed pitcher Josh Simpson from Triple-A Tacoma to replace Brash on the active roster.
- ▪Simpson has 12 strikeouts in 9.1 innings for Tacoma and holds the best WHIP among the team's remaining relievers.
- ▪Yosver Zulueta, a right-handed reliever with high strikeout potential, was considered a likely call-up but was passed over.
- ▪Brash missed the entire 2024 season and part of 2025 recovering from Tommy John surgery.
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