Mariners Moose Tracks, 3/18/24: Logan Gilbert, TJ Friedl, and Blake Snell

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A beautiful, seven strikeout outing from Logan Gilbert.

.@logangilbert22 was dialed in pic.twitter.com/OG66p3248g

— Seattle Mariners (@Mariners) March 18, 2024 Julio Rodriguez details his offseason conversations with manager Scott Servais and how they’ve helped him prepare for the upcoming season.

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Cincinnati Reds center fielder TJ Friedl has a fractured right wrist, and will miss an extended period of time, including 2024 Opening Day.

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