The Seattle Mariners have announced that they will be implementing a six-man rotation starting next week. The move is part of a larger effort to keep their pitchers healthy and to give them extra rest between starts.
The Mariners have been dealing with a number of injuries to their starting pitchers this season, including Felix Hernandez, James Paxton, and Hisashi Iwakuma. By adding an extra starter to the rotation, the team hopes to reduce the strain on their pitchers and keep them from getting overworked.
The six-man rotation will consist of Hernandez, Paxton, Iwakuma, Wade Miley, Taijuan Walker, and Nathan Karns. Each pitcher will get an extra day of rest between starts, which should help them stay healthy and pitch deeper into games.
The Mariners believe that the six-man rotation will help them stay competitive in the American League West. The team is currently in second place in the division, and they hope that the extra rest for their starters will help them make a push for the playoffs.
The six-man rotation is not without its risks, however. It could lead to some pitchers being overworked as they try to make up for the extra rest days. It could also lead to some pitchers feeling like they are not getting enough work, which could lead to a decrease in performance.
Only time will tell if the six-man rotation is a success for the Mariners. For now, the team is hoping that it will help them stay competitive and keep their pitchers healthy.
