Mariners reinstate reliever Carlos Vargas from injured list ahead of Cubs series

The Seattle Mariners reinstated pitcher Carlos Vargas from the 60-day injured list on August 21, after he missed the entire season due to a lat injury. Vargas has completed four rehab appearances with a 0.00 ERA and is expected to be available for the Mariners' series opener against the Chicago Cubs. This return bolsters a bullpen that has struggled with injuries to key players, including Matt Brash and Cooper Criswell. Vargas joins the relief corps as they prepare for their upcoming home game against the Cubs, where Emerson Hancock is slated to start on the mound.

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