After leaving Tuesday's game early with a back injury, Seattle Mariners' star reliever Andres Munoz took another positive step on Thursday before the Mariners game against the Oakland Athletics.
' ace reliever Andres Munoz was out playing catch on Thursday before the Mariners and A's game under the watchful eye of a team trainer.Munoz doesn't figure to be available on Thursday , but this is still a positive development for both him and the organization. He left Tuesday's game with a bulky back after a collision at home plate following a wild pitch.
The Mariners need Munoz back, but they also can't afford to be reckless with him. One of the best relievers in the American League, he has 12 saves and is staring down a possible All-Star selection later this summer. Acquired from the San Diego Padres during the 2020 season, Munoz has ascended to the top of the M's bullpen after the 2023 trade of Paul Sewald, as well as his general effectiveness.The Mariners enter play on Thursday at 35-28 and in first place in the American League West. They'll wrap up the series with the A's at 12:37 p.m. PT as Bryan Woo takes the mound.
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