It’s already been a busy day at the ballpark, in a good way if you’re J.J. Putz and a bad way if you’re R.A. Dickey.
The Mariners brought Putz back from the disabled list, a move that has been expected for several days as he returned successfully from pain in the ribs on his right side.
What came as a surprise was the M’s decision to option Dickey back to Class AAA Tacoma. He pitched well in his start Friday at Anaheim and, as a knuckleball pitcher who can be used in multiple roles, it seemed he would stick around at least a few more days until starting pitcher Erik Bedard’s status was determined.
Bedard, on the DL with a bad hip, threw a pain-free session in the bullpen today and was deemed ready to join the rotation again. He’ll pitch Saturday’s game against the A’s. With that decided, the club chose to send Dickey to Tacoma.
The man still standing is right-handed reliever Roy Corcoran, who the Mariners called up from Tacoma when Putz was hurt.
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