The Seattle Mariners have placed right-handed pitcher Andres Muñoz on the 15-day injured list due to a shoulder strain. Muñoz, who was acquired by the Mariners in a trade with the San Diego Padres this past offseason, has been a key part of the Mariners’ bullpen this season.
Muñoz, 22, made his Major League debut with the Padres in 2019 and quickly established himself as a reliable reliever. He posted a 3.86 ERA in 26 appearances with the Padres, striking out 35 batters in 22.1 innings. He was traded to the Mariners in December and has continued to be a reliable arm out of the bullpen for Seattle.
In 14 appearances this season, Muñoz has posted a 3.00 ERA and has struck out 16 batters in 15 innings of work. He has been a key part of the Mariners’ bullpen, which has been one of the team’s strengths this season.
The shoulder strain is a significant blow to the Mariners’ bullpen, as Muñoz had been one of the team’s most reliable arms. The team has not yet announced who will take his place on the roster while he is on the injured list.
Muñoz is expected to miss at least two weeks due to the shoulder strain, though the team has not yet provided an exact timeline for his return. It is likely that he will be out for at least two weeks, though he could be out for longer depending on how his shoulder responds to treatment.
The Mariners will certainly miss Muñoz’s presence in the bullpen while he is on the injured list, but they will hope that he can make a full recovery and return to form soon. In the meantime, the team will need to find another reliable arm to fill his spot in the bullpen.
