Mariners RHP Gregory Santos (lat) to miss start of season

Field Level Media|published: Tue 12th March, 13:55 2024

Sep 10, 2023; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Gregory Santos (60) throws in the seventh inning against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. credits: David Reginek-USA TODAY Sports

Seattle Mariners right-hander Gregory Santos will not be ready to start the season on time due to a lat strain, putting further strain on the team's bullpen.

The Mariners also were expected to be without right-handed reliever Matt Brash when the season begins as he works his way through an elbow injury. Right-handed reliever Jackson Kowar (elbow) already has been ruled out for the season.

Santos' injury is considered mild and the 24-year-old will look to add onto a breakthrough season in 2023 when he delivered a 3.39 ERA with five saves in 60 relief appearances for the Chicago White Sox.

Santos was acquired by Seattle in a trade with Chicago last month.

—Field Level Media