Mariners Prepare for Game Against Red Sox and Walker Buehler

SEATTLE, Wash. — The Seattle Mariners are gearing up for a game against the Boston Red Sox, featuring former Dodger pitcher Walker Buehler. This matchup comes after a tough loss for the Mariners, which has left fans eager for redemption.

Following the loss, Mariners broadcaster Dan Wilson praised pitcher Logan Gilbert‘s performance, expressing satisfaction with the way Gilbert’s stuff looked on the mound. Although Wilson is hopeful, he refrained from confirming whether Gilbert’s pitch count would increase in his next outing. The team intends to evaluate Gilbert’s performance regularly, taking any necessary factors into account.

In roster news, the Mariners have claimed outfielder Jacob Hurtubise off waivers from the Cincinnati Reds. Hurtubise is known for his speed and ability to get on base, though he lacks power in his batting. He is set to report to Triple-A Tacoma.

Luke Raley is also rehabbing and will start for Tacoma as he aims to regain his timing against live pitching. Wilson mentioned that Raley has been hitting well during his recovery but emphasized the importance of Raley assessing his swing before any decision is made regarding his activation to the main roster.

In community news, despite being his start day, Bryan Woo hosted a “reverse autograph” event for children at Seattle Children’s Hospital. Patients had the opportunity to sign for their favorite Mariners players. Wilson praised this initiative, saying, “Baseball affords guys a platform, and I think it’s important—it’s somewhat of a responsibility for all of us to use our platforms in a positive way, and these guys understand that.”

Tonight’s game is set to begin at 6:40 PM PT. Fans can catch the action on ROOT Sports Northwest, featuring Aaron Goldsmith and Ryan Rowland-Smith, with Jen Mueller reporting from the field. For radio listeners, Seattle Sports 710 AM will offer coverage with Rick Rizzs and Gary Hill Jr., while Shannon Drayer provides pre- and post-game analysis.