Jose A. Ferrer fuels Mariners fans' worst fears with dreadful first impression

Feb 12, 2026; Peoria, AZ, USA; Seattle Mariners pitcher Jose A. Ferrer throws during a Spring Training workout at Peoria Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-Imagn Images | Matt Kartozian-Imagn ImagesThe Seattle Mariners tried really hard to sell Jose A. Ferrer as being totally worth giving up Harry Ford in a trade. Honestly, you could kind of tell they knew they had to distract everyone from how their prized new bullpen addition came with a career 4.48 ERA.

So, that's how it started. And here's how it's going: through three Cactus League appearances, the left-handed Ferrer has allowed five runs on five hits, two walks and a hit by pitch.

That's a 22.50 ERA, which makes this…