"Emergency Pitching Call-Up: Mariners Rely on Reliability in Jake Bird In a surprise move, the Seattle Mariners turned to Jake Bird as their emergency pitching option on Saturday, just four days after fellow reliever Fernando Cruz took the mound on a short rest. The team's decision to call upon Bird suggests a growing concern about the depth of their bullpen, particularly with Cruz's recent heavy workload. As the Mariners look to bounce back from a tough stretch, the reliability of Bird and other pitchers will be crucial in determining their chances of success."
With fireman Fernando Cruz having pitched Friday night and three of four days, it was Jake Bird who got the call in the role Saturday.
