BYU Pitcher Rucker Returns to MLB

Michael Rucker is back in the MLB for the first time since 2023, called up by his hometown Seattle Mariners — a hometown hero return that’s got fans buzzing. A former BYU standout, he joins two other current MLB players from his alma mater — Daniel Schneemann and Justin Sterner — making it the first time since 2017 that three BYU pitchers have played in the majors together in one season. After a solid stint with the Cubs (96 games, 5-2 record, 4.96 ERA), Rucker’s been absolutely dominant in Triple-A with a 1.59 ERA in 22+ innings. His college career was stellar too — 16-2, 2.92 ERA — and he was the 22nd player ever drafted from BYU. Now, he’s set to join a Mariners staff with the fifth-best ERA in baseball, as they chase another AL West title. Can Rucker make his mark and help them win it all? Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e3176e63c6787370