Emerson Hancock hasn’t lived up to the starter hype, but his recent bullpen outing could hint at a new, valuable future with the Mariners.
It’s not the move anyone saw coming, but it just might work. The Seattle Mariners are experimenting with 2020 first-rounder Emerson Hancock in a bullpen role, and it could end up being a game-changer.
Hancock worked an inning in relief for Triple-A Tacoma on Wednesday, a rare sight for the right-hander who’s flashing some intriguing stuff.