{"id":7326,"date":"2025-05-21T14:04:02","date_gmt":"2025-05-21T18:04:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alofokedeportes.com\/en\/sin-categoria\/kirby-returns-reinforces-mariners-rotation-vs-astros-on-thursday\/"},"modified":"2025-05-21T14:04:02","modified_gmt":"2025-05-21T18:04:02","slug":"kirby-returns-reinforces-mariners-rotation-vs-astros-on-thursday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alofokedeportes.com\/en\/mlb\/kirby-returns-reinforces-mariners-rotation-vs-astros-on-thursday\/","title":{"rendered":"Kirby Returns: Reinforces Mariners&#8217; Rotation vs Astros on Thursday"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">George Kirby Returns to the Mariners&#8217; Rotation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Seattle Mariners right-hander George Kirby is set to make his season debut on Thursday night as the team begins a four-game series against the Houston Astros.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kirby has been on the injured list since March 24 due to inflammation in his throwing shoulder. The 27-year-old&#8217;s return will strengthen the Mariners&#8217; rotation, which is still without Opening Day starter Logan Gilbert, who is recovering from a right forearm flexor strain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/a4.espncdn.com\/combiner\/i?img=%2Fphoto%2F2025%2F0521%2Fr1496232_1296x729_16%2D9.jpg\" alt=\"Mariners RHP George Kirby\" title=\"\"><figcaption>Mariners RHP George Kirby est\u00e1 listo para iniciar el jueves en lo que ser\u00e1 su debut de temporada despu\u00e9s de estar fuera desde marzo por inflamaci\u00f3n en el hombro.\nSteven Bisig\/Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Kirby was an American League All-Star in 2023, where he made 31 starts and went 13-10 with a 3.35 ERA in 190\u2154 innings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After his injury diagnosis, Kirby made only one appearance in the 2025 spring training. He then made three rehab starts in Triple-A Tacoma.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>Obviously, I&#8217;m eager for George to return. I know it&#8217;s been a long road for George since spring training. And you know, you put in the work, you do your rehab assignments, and mentally you&#8217;re ready to go.<\/p><cite>Dan Wilson, Mariners manager<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Wilson indicated that Kirby will likely be limited to &#8220;75, perhaps 80 pitches&#8221; against the Astros.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before the end of Wednesday&#8217;s series against the White Sox in Chicago, the Mariners called up right-handed pitcher Jesse Hahn from Tacoma and designated right-hander Casey Lawrence for assignment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hahn will return to Seattle for the second time this season after two appearances in April. He has pitched four innings with the Mariners, with a record of 0-1 and an ERA of 4.59.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lawrence threw five innings of relief on Tuesday in Seattle&#8217;s 1-0 loss to Chicago, allowing one run on six hits and taking the loss. He is 1-2 with a 4.08 ERA in 17\u2154 innings and six appearances this season with the Mariners and the Toronto Blue Jays.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>George Kirby Returns to the Mariners&#8217; Rotation Seattle Mariners right-hander George Kirby is set to make his season debut on Thursday night as the team begins a four-game series against the Houston Astros. Kirby has been on the injured list since March 24 due to inflammation in his throwing shoulder. 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