Mariners Pivot Bullpen for Guardians

The Mariners are making bold bullpen and rotation moves to stay competitive, sending struggling pitcher Alex Hoppe down to Tacoma and calling up lefty Josh Simpson to exploit Cleveland’s left-handed lineup. Simpson’s ground-ball prowess and solid stats in Triple-A make him the perfect fit, while Hoppe’s high ERA and shaky control hint at deeper issues. The starting rotation is also being reshuffled, with Logan Gilbert, Emerson Hancock, and George Kirby taking turns without the usual sharing plan. Plus, a potential “super bullpen” featuring Kade Anderson and Ryan Sloan could reshape late-inning strategy. Flexibility is key as Seattle aims for a deep playoff run. 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/6c2cc268c0d90c1e