Tyler Johnson, on the comeback trail from rotator cuff surgery, finished a 30-pitch simulated game with a crisp slider for a swinging strike.
“I feel like my stuff is sharp and I’m capable of getting guys out,” he said. “But I do feel like I can tune up some more. ”
Johnson’s control wasn’t consistent Sautrday, and that’s what the Mariners need to see before deciding he’s ready to join the team as their left-handed relief specialist.
“What he’s showing me is that he’s got quality life to the fastball and he’s got a quality breaking ball and he’s got a live arm,” general manager Jack Zduriencik said. “Those are the positives.”
It’s unlikely that Johnson will start the season with the Mariners, and he’s fine with that now after coming to spring training determined to be on the opening-day roster.
“I said to him from Day 1, ‘We’re going to be careful with you. ... from your best interest and our best interest, I’d rather be a day late than a day early,’” Zduriencik said.
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