The Seattle Mariners have recalled right-handed pitcher Casey Lawrence from Triple-A Tacoma. Lawrence takes the roster spot of Emilio Pagan who was optioned to Tacoma Sunday night. Mariners G.M. Jerry Dipoto announced the moves Monday.
The 29-year-old Lawrence is 0-0 with a 3.29 ERA with 16 strikeouts and 3 walks in 5 relief appearances with the Mariners this season.
Pagan threw 4 scoreless innings in relief yesterday vs. Toronto. the 26-year-old recorded a career-high 5 strikeouts in the 4-0 loss to the Blue Jays. Over 3 stints with Seattle this season Pagan sports a record of 0-1 with a 4.22 ERA.
(KPUG – Doug Lange, with information from Seattle Mariners media)