Mariners change pitching plan for game against Guardians on Saturday
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 10:19 PM
Last updated Jun 27, 2026
The Seattle Mariners have altered their pitching strategy ahead of their game against the Cleveland Guardians on Saturday. Instead of a piggyback outing featuring Logan Gilbert and Emerson Hancock, Gilbert will start, while Hancock is now set to pitch in the series finale on Sunday. Manager Dan Wilson cited the need to give starters an extra day of rest, linking the decision to Gilbert's recent performance, which includes a 2.19 ERA in four June starts. The Mariners have been adjusting their rotation frequently this season, oscillating between a six-man rotation and piggyback outings.
- •Logan Gilbert starts against Cleveland Guardians on Saturday.
- •Emerson Hancock will pitch in the series finale on Sunday.
- •Gilbert has a 2.19 ERA in four June starts.
- •Mariners have switched between a six-man rotation and piggyback outings this season.
- •Decision made to provide every starter an extra day of rest.
- 10:19 PMYahoo Sports — Seattle Mariners Make Major Pitching Change Ahead of Game Against Cleveland Guardians
"The Mariners shifted their starting rotation and decided not to follow through with the planned piggyback outing with Logan Gilbert and Emerson Hancock on Saturday.
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