SEATTLE — Since Seattle’s Opening Day starter is anticipated to be activated off the 15-day disabled list—possibly as early as Monday—Logan Gilbert’s bullpen session on Friday at T-Mobile Park could have been his last before rejoining the Mariners’ rotation.
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Before Seattle’s series opening against Cleveland, Mariners general manager Justin Hollander gave a comprehensive organizational injury update, saying, “If he comes out of it good, I would anticipate his next start being in the big leagues.”
Additionally, youngster Logan Evans, who has been used as an injury fill-in in Seattle’s rotation, was optioned to Triple-A Tacoma a few hours later, indicating that Gilbert will in fact be activated in the days ahead.
Gilbert cleared five innings with six strikeouts and surrendered just one hit and one walk on Tuesday for Tacoma, stretching out to 72 pitches in his third Minor League rehab outing.