Mariners activate Putz from DL

The Mariners activated closer J.J. Putz from the disabled list today, optioning R.A. Dickey to Triple-A to make room for him.
Putz should return to the closer’s role right away, with Mark Lowe and Ryan Rowland-Smith returning to their normal setup duties.
Dickey was optioned out because Erik Bedard is expected to come off the disabled list […]

Putz throws bullpen session, closer to return

J.J. Putz threw a 41 pitch bullpen session on Wednesday, though he won’t be activated despite being eligible to come off the disabled list today.
“For me, I’m comfortable that he could pitch now,” pitching coach Mel Stottlemyre said. “But he needs to reach that comfort level himself, and he’s not there yet.”
Putz will throw on […]

J.J. Putz placed on DL

The Seattle Mariners have placed closer J.J. Putz on the disabled list with a rib injury. His velocity was noticeably down in his appearance last night against the Rangers, in which he gave up a game winning homerun to Josh Hamilton.
Mark Lowe is the obvious choice to close in his place, but the Mariners […]

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