Mariners News: Randy Johnson, Matt Brash, and Ryan Pepiot

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SEATTLE - APRIL 12: Former Mariners star Randy Johnson throws out the ceremonial first pitch prior to the Mariners' home opener against the Oakland Athletics at Safeco Field on April 12, 2010 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Good morning everyone and happy Saturday!

The Mariners lost a late-game thriller to the Royals last night 7-6. Hopefully things turn around soon for Bryan Woo, because we’re going to need him.

Importantly, today is Randy Johnson jersey retirement day! What is your favorite Big Unit memory from his time with the M’s?

In Mariners news…​

• In case you missed it, the Mariners sent right-hander Matt Brash to the injured list with right lat inflammation and called up lefty Josh Simpson to take his place.
• We also got key updates on several injured players including Brendan Donovan, Bryce Miller, and Victor Robles.
• Daniel Kramer wrote up his key takeaways from the first month of the Mariners’ season.
• Jordan Shusterman discussed six minor leaguers who could make an impact at the big league level this year, including Mariners left-hander Kade Anderson.
• Zac Hereth checked in on some of last year’s Mariners who are now with other teams.
• Over at The Feed, ThatGroovyThing dug into how predictive “expected” stats are one month into the season.

Around the league…​

• Rays right-hander Ryan Pepiot will undergo season-ending surgery on his right hip.
• Cubs infielder Nico Hoerner was pulled from yesterday’s contest with nick tightness.
• Brewers young righty Jacob Misiorowski exited yesterday’s game against the Nationals with a hamstring cramp. The hard-thrower was 5 1/3 innings into a no-hitter when he left the game.
• Oregon State right-hander and top 2027 draft prospect Dax Whitney will undergo UCL surgery. He is expected to be healthy prior to next year’s draft.
• J.J. Cooper at Baseball America pointed out that the MLB rulebook definition of the strike zone and the zone that is actually being called in games are two different things. ($)
• Much like Cole Young, Luis Arraez has seemingly turned himself into a good defensive second baseman overnight, writes Michael Rosen at Fangraphs.
• Kiley McDaniel at ESPN updated his list of the top 10 prospects in each organization.
• Zach Crizer wonders if we’ve entered a new era of the Pitch Design Revolution.
• These are fantastic.

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