The Seattle Mariners have suffered a major blow to their roster with the news that Andres Munoz is expected to miss the next two months of the season due to a strained right elbow. The 22-year-old reliever was placed on the 10-day injured list on April 16th and is expected to be out until mid-June.
Munoz has been a key part of the Mariners bullpen since his call-up in 2019. He has a career ERA of 3.19 and has been a reliable arm for manager Scott Servais. The Mariners are already without closer Rafael Montero, who is out for the season with a torn UCL in his right elbow, so the loss of Munoz is a major blow to the team’s bullpen depth.
The Mariners have also announced that first baseman Evan White will undergo a second hip surgery. White had surgery on his left hip in November but experienced discomfort during spring training and will now have surgery on his right hip. White is expected to miss 4-6 weeks of action, meaning he could be out until mid-June as well.
White was the Mariners first round pick in 2017 and has been highly touted by the organization. He made his MLB debut last season and hit .176 with four home runs in 30 games. The Mariners are hoping he can return to form after the surgery and be a major contributor to the team’s offense this season.
The loss of Munoz and White for an extended period of time is a major blow to the Mariners roster. The team will need to rely on other players to step up in their absence and fill the void left by the two players. The Mariners will need to find a way to stay competitive in the AL West while they wait for Munoz and White to return to action.
