Edwin Diaz is unanimously ranked as the Seattle Mariners’ top minor-league pitching prospect. The 22-year-old right-hander represented the M’s at last season’s Futures Game, and he is dominating with the Jackson Generals in 2016.
However, it was announced on Tuesday night that Diaz will shift from the starting rotation to the bullpen. Rumors began circulating on Monday, but Jerry Dipoto confirmed the news last night.
The Puerto Rican native is dazzling with the M’s Class-AA affiliate in Jackson this season, going 2-3 with a 3.00 ERA across 7 appearances (6 starts).