Seattle Mariners reliever Troy Taylor made significant progress by returning to the mound after a lat injury. His upper-90s fastball and breaking ball could be crucial for the Mariners' bullpen, especially as the team faces injuries to other key players like Matt Brash and Gregory Santos. Despite his promising debut last August, Taylor is likely to start the season on the injured list, leaving the Mariners hopeful for a healthy bullpen in the near future.

Seattle's bullpen struggled last season, but with Taylor's potential alongside established arms like Andres Munoz and Matt Brash, they could form a formidable unit. The Mariners are set to kick off their season against the Athletics on March 27, following an 85-77 finish last season, missing the playoffs by just one game.