The Seattle Mariners recalled starting pitcher Emerson Hancock from Triple-A Tacoma in place for injured starter Luis Castillo and designated catcher Seby Zavala for assignment in a corresponding move.
SEATTLE — The Seattle Mariners are still looking to make a final playoff push with 15 games left in the season. Unfortunately for them, three-time All-Star Luis Castillo likely won't be a part of that as he went on the 15-day injured list on Tuesday with a Grade 2 hamstring strain.
Hancock was spotted in the major league clubhouse before Thursday's game against the Texas Rangers and was scratched from his scheduled start with Tacoma on the same day. But the Mariners made it official before Friday's contest against Texas.recalled Hancock from Triple-A and designated catcher Seby Zavala for assignment in a corresponding move. Zavala was brought up on Tuesday when Castillo was placed on the IL.
Hancock has started nine games this season and has posted a 3-4 record with two no-decisions. He has a 4.76 ERA and struck out 28 batters in 45.1 innings pitched.
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