Mariners Moose Tracks, 4/5/21: Ian Desmond, Tim Anderson, and Yermin Mercedes

In Mariners News...

• Ryan Divish at The Seattle Times takes a look at the positive notes from the Mariners’ first series against the Giants, focusing on the promising bullpen appearances and pitch control.

Around The League...

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• After having to postpone their season-opening series against the Braves due to a COVID-19 outbreak within the club, the Nationals are set to play their first game on Tuesday as the team announced there have been no new positive tests.
• Arizona Diamondbacks reliever Joakim Soria was forced to leave yesterday’s game early with an apparent calf injury, predicted to be a sprain, while racing to cover first base to record an out late in the game.
• Colorado Rockies OF Ian Desmond details the powerful actions he’s taken while temporarily stepping away from the game after he opted-out of the 2020 and 2021 seasons, including spending more time with his family and starting his own charity.
• In a string of roster moves, the Blue Jays have selected LHP Tommy Milone’s contract, optioning reliever Joel Payamps to their alternate training site in a corresponding move, and additionally placing reliever Kirby Yates on the 60-day IL. Yates is expected to miss the whole season after undergoing Tommy John surgery.
• Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson exited yesterday’s game early after suffering a hamstring injury while trying to field a ground ball, and is said to be day-to-day with tightness in his left hamstring.
• In more optimistic White Sox news, rookie catcher and DH Yermin Mercedes had made history by becoming the first player to start the season going 8-for-8.

Becca’s Picks...

• Congrats to Bellevue High School graduate Anna Wilson and the Stanford women’s basketball team on their NCAA Tournament victory!! What a fun game to watch.