PEORIA, Ariz. -- Manager Scott Servais says the Mariners are looking at the strong possibility of opening the season with an extra arm in the bullpen. So the question now is what eight relievers would make up that crew?
You can pencil in closer Edwin Diaz, right-handers Dan Altavilla, Nick Vincent and Evan Scribner and lefty specialist Marc Rzepczynski. Free-agent signee Casey Fien appears a solid bet to grab one of the right-handed spots as well.
But with Steve Cishek, Shae Simmons and Tony Zych all expected to open the year on the 10-day disabled list, that still leaves two spots.