Seattle Mariners shift to a six-man rotation through All-Star Break

The Seattle Mariners will implement a six-man rotation as they prepare for their upcoming games, a change from recent piggyback pitching strategies. Manager Dan Wilson confirmed that Logan Gilbert will start against the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday, followed by Emerson Hancock on Sunday. This shift will likely continue until the All-Star Break, although Wilson left open the possibility of reverting to the piggyback system. Both Gilbert and Hancock have performed well this season, with Gilbert closing in on a career milestone of 1,000 strikeouts. The Mariners are also managing player injuries, with Brendan Donovan set to begin a rehab assignment soon and Julio Rodriguez dealing with concussion symptoms.

• 7:09 PMYahoo Sports — Seattle Mariners Returning to 6-Man Rotation