Mariners place Hunter Strickland on Injured List, call up David McKay

The Mariners have lost their de facto closer for the foreseeable future.

After experiencing tightness in his right shoulder in last night’s 7-6 loss to the Red Sox, Hunter Strickland has been placed on the 10-day Injured List. The Mariners have officially called the injury a right lat strain, though the grade of the strain has yet to be clarified and no timeline has been set for his return.

Upon entering last night’s game with a 6-4 lead, Strickland allowed the first two men he faced to reach on a double and a hit-by-pitch. The 30-year-old appeared to be favoring his shoulder, prompting Mariners manager Scott Servais and team trainer Rob Nodine to check in with him. Strickland shrugged both…