Gregory Santos, a 25-year-old reliever for the Seattle Mariners, is generating buzz early in spring training after a challenging previous season marred by injuries. Santos only managed to pitch in eight games last season, suffering from a right latissimus dorsi strain and biceps inflammation, posting a 4.91 ERA. However, he previously showed promise with a 3.39 ERA in 2023 while playing for the Chicago White Sox, where he struck out 66 batters in 60 appearances. The Mariners are optimistic that if Santos can regain his form, he could be pivotal for a bullpen that struggled last season.

At a recent bullpen session, Mariners president Jerry Dipoto praised Santos, indicating that he’s looking good. With a potential trio of Santos, Andres Munoz, and Matt Brash, the Mariners could solidify their late-game strategy. The team is coming off a narrowly missed playoff berth and is eager to return to postseason play, having not advanced past the ALDS since 2001.