Mariners Back to Six-Man Rotation | Spokane News

The Mariners are tossing out their experimental piggyback pitching and returning to a six-man rotation — a move that could shape their playoff push as the trade deadline looms. With Castillo and Hancock drawing attention — one a three-time All-Star, the other on a breakout tear — the team’s pitching staff is under the microscope. Despite adding talent, they’re still hovering just under .500, and the manager’s calling for more consistent contributions. Castillo and Hancock will face the Dodgers’ loaded rotation this week, including lefties and a rising righty — a matchup that could define their momentum. Meanwhile, Julio Rodríguez is getting DH days to recover from a concussion, and the team’s grinding through injuries, but they’re still fighting for the division lead. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://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/8ab34e7fa409a113