The Mariners have officially recalled RHP Logan Evans from Tacoma to start tonight’s series finale against the Royals. Manager Dan Wilson announced last night that Evans would start tonight, but now the move is official. RHP Joe Jacques (pronounced “Jacks”) was optioned back to Tacoma in his place without making his Mariners debut.
Evans is recalled to the bigs in place of Emerson Hancock after making four starts for Tacoma over the month of June, the highlight of which was a nine-strikeout performance against the Rockies affiliate on the 17th. His last outing on the 28th against Round Rock was a stinker; he lasted just three innings after a five-run first inning, followed by another three-run third inning where he just wasn’t able to miss any bats.