The Seattle Mariners have made a roster move that could have a big impact on their season. They have recalled Juan Then from the minor leagues and placed Penn Murfee on the 10-day injured list.
Juan Then is a 24-year-old right-handed pitcher who has been playing in the minor leagues since 2016. He has had a successful career thus far, posting a 3.41 ERA in his minor league career. He was recently promoted to Triple-A Tacoma, where he posted a 2.25 ERA in four starts. He has been praised for his ability to throw strikes and for his poise on the mound.
Penn Murfee is a 28-year-old left-handed pitcher who has been with the Mariners since 2017. He has had an up-and-down career, posting a 4.50 ERA in his time with the Mariners. He was recently placed on the 10-day injured list with an elbow injury.
The Mariners are hoping that Juan Then can provide a spark to their pitching staff. He has the potential to be a solid starter in the majors and could be a key piece in the Mariners’ rotation for years to come.
The Mariners are currently in third place in the AL West, but they are only 3.5 games out of first place. With the addition of Juan Then, they could make a push for the playoffs and make a deep run in October.
Only time will tell if Juan Then can make an impact in the majors, but the Mariners are hoping he can be the missing piece to their puzzle. With Penn Murfee out for an extended period of time, Juan Then will have an opportunity to prove himself and show what he can do at the highest level of baseball.
