Mariners Moose Tracks, 9/11/23: Jasson Dominguez, James Paxton, and Joey Votto

In Mariners news...

• Back like he never left.

• The MLB Network crew analyzes Luis Castillo’s unique fastball:

Around the league...

• San Francisco Giants starter Ross Stripling expresses his frustration for how the team has been handling his usage after a 15-day IL stint. ($)
• In an unfortunate blow for the struggling New York Yankees, their star prospect Jasson Dominguez will be out for the rest of the season and some of the 2024 season with a torn UCL.
• The Cincinnati Reds announced a series of roster moves before their game yesterday. Most notably, first baseman Joey Votto and second baseman Jonathan India were both activated from the 10-day IL, and RHP Hunter Greene has been activated from the COVID IL.
• Boston Red Sox LHP James Paxton has been placed on the 15-day IL and shut down for the remainder of the season with right knee inflammation.
• The Atlanta Braves have become the first MLB team this season to clinch a 2023 playoff berth, with a 5-2 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates yesterday afternoon.

Becca’s picks...

• Yes she did!