The Seattle Times · Mar 21, 2017
Mariners will allow Edwin Diaz to pitch in the World Baseball Classic title game
Edwin Diaz earned some key experience closing out Puerto Rico’s win over the U.S. on Friday, striking out three and working around a walk, single and triple in a 6-5 victory. (Gregory Bull/AP)PEORIA, Ariz. — Edwin Diaz will be allowed to pitch if needed in the World Baseball Classic championship game.
The Mariners have given their young fireballing closer permission to pitch for Puerto Rico on Wednesday night at Dodger Stadium . And it’s impossible to see a scenario where Puerto Rico’s manager Edwin Rodriguez wouldn’t use his best reliever.
“He is going to pitch for the Puerto Rican team if they need him tomorrow,” manager Scott Servais confirmed.