The Seattle Mariners are set to give rookie Bryan Woo his first start in the majors against the Texas Rangers on Sunday. Woo, a 23-year-old right-hander, was drafted by the Mariners in the fourth round of the 2018 MLB Draft. He has been impressive in the minors, posting a 3.45 ERA in 24 starts with the Double-A Arkansas Travelers this season.
The Mariners are hoping that Woo can provide a spark to their starting rotation, which has struggled for much of the season. They currently sit at the bottom of the American League West standings and have been searching for answers to their pitching woes. Woo could be the answer they’ve been looking for.
Woo has a fastball that reaches up to 95 mph and a slider that has been described as “nasty” by scouts. He also has a changeup and a curveball that he can mix in to keep hitters off balance. He has good control of all his pitches and has shown an ability to work deep into games.
The Mariners are hoping that Woo can provide some stability to their rotation and help them climb back into contention. His first start against the Rangers will be a big test for him, as Texas is one of the best teams in the league. It will be interesting to see how he fares against a tough lineup.
No matter what happens, it’s clear that Woo is an exciting young pitcher with a bright future ahead of him. The Mariners are hoping that he can help them turn things around and make a run at the playoffs this season. Sunday’s start against the Rangers will be a great opportunity for him to prove himself and show what he can do on the big stage.
