Mariners Moose Tracks, 4/11/22: Garrett Whitlock, Tommy Romero, and Blake Snell

Good morning! Chris Flexen gets the start this evening in the series finale against the Minnesota Twins, with first pitch at 4:40 pm. Before the game begins, check out the current happenings of the baseball world:

In Mariners news...

• Because we can never get enough wholesome Julio content:

• A great showing today in Modesto as pitchers William Fleming and Juan Mercedes combine for 13 strikeouts.

Around the league...

• Seiya Suzuki’s first MLB home run was a no-doubter.

• The Houston Astros revealed their Nike City Connect jerseys yesterday. Thoughts?

• The Boston Red Sox have signed RHP Garrett Whitlock to a four-year contract extension, guaranteeing him $18.75 million through the 2023-2026 seasons. The deal also includes club options for the 2027 and 2028 seasons, where Whitlock could make $8.25 million in 2027 and $10.5 million in 2028 if the team decided to pick up the options.
• Top prospect Tommy Romero has been called up by the Tampa Bay Rays and will pitch against the Oakland Athletics on Tuesday night at Tropicana Field.
• LHP Blake Snell is headed to the IL after struggling with left adductor tightness, an injury that troubled him at the end of last season as well.

Becca’s picks...

• Amazing.