Seattle Mariners consider bullpen role for Bryan Woo ahead of All-Star Break

The Seattle Mariners, following back-to-back losses to the Miami Marlins, are set to close the first half of the season with a series against the Tampa Bay Rays. Before the All-Star Break, the Mariners could explore using Bryan Woo out of the bullpen, with manager Dan Wilson indicating a need to keep him active after a long layoff. Woo last pitched on July 4, striking out five batters in five innings. The Mariners will start Luis Castillo, Logan Gilbert, and Emerson Hancock in the upcoming series against Tampa Bay. Decisions on the bullpen's structure may also include top prospects Kade Anderson and Ryan Sloan, contingent on the health of current pitchers on the injured list.

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