Mariners reportedly bring back LHP Wade LeBlanc in relief role
Mar 24, 2018, 10:04 AM
Wade LeBlanc successfully transitioned to the bullpen after his first stint in Seattle. (AP)
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Days after losing David Phelps for the season due to Tommy John surgery, the Mariners have reportedly brought back a familiar face to help with bullpen depth.
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Wade LeBlanc, who made eight starts and 11 total appearances for Seattle in 2016, has been signed to a major league contract by the Mariners, according to ESPN’s Jerry Crasnick.
Reliever Wade LeBlanc, who was released by the #Yankees on Friday at his request, has agreed to a big-league deal with the #Mariners, source says. Jerry Dipoto adds a reliever after losing David Phelps for the season with Tommy John surgery.
— Jerry Crasnick (@jcrasnick) March 24, 2018
LeBlanc, a 33-year-old left-hander, went 3-0 with a 4.50 ERA with the Mariners two seasons ago after joining the team midseason as a fill-in starter. He moved on to the Pirates later that year and had a strong tenure with Pittsburgh that saw him made 50 relief appearances in 2017. He had a 4.50 ERA with four holds, one save and a .243 batting average against.
LeBlanc made seven relief appearances this spring before asking for his release by the Yankees.
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