Triple-A Tacoma manager John Russell called Brandyn Garcia into his office and said the exact words no Rainiers pitcher wants to hear: Double-A Arkansas needed fresh arms. Pause for dramatic effect. "Then he said,

Headed to Arizona

The first major trade deadline deal of the year just went down, as the Seattle Mariners acquired Josh Naylor from the Arizona Diamondbacks. This deal was a no-b

This article was originally published on www.si.com/mlb/mariners as Brandyn Garcia Ready to be 'Whatever Team Needs' After Major League Call-up. SEATTLE — The Seattle Mariners made a move to reinforce the bullpen ahead of Game 1 of a series against the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday.

Garcia got hit feet wet at the big-league level this week, surrendering two runs (one earned) with a 1:3 K:BB over two innings of work. His spot on the roster and in the bullpen is being absorbed by Jackson Kowar.

Left-handed pitcher Brandyn Garcia has become the first Westfield Starfires alum to reach Major League Baseball.

The Seattle Mariners reshuffled the bullpen again before a seven-game road trip, which begins with a four-game series against the Los Angeles Angels at 6:38 p.m