Former relief pitcher Matt Magill is retiring, according to his recent Twitter post. Magill posted a 4.63 ERA with 158 strikeouts across 149 2/3 innings pitched with four different teams in his career, most recently with the Seattle Mariners.

Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Matt Magill (elbow) underwent Tommy John surgery on Wednesday and will miss the remainder of the 2020 MLB season as a result. Magill came into the season as a closer option in a crowded (but not very good) Seattle bullpen, and he tossed nine scoreless innings mixed with a pair of poor performances that drove his ERA up to 6.10 for the season. Magill is still arbitration-eligible and will return to the Mariners next season (barring a trade), and the 30-year-old ...

Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Matt Magill pitched one scoreless inning while giving up one hit, one walk and striking out two Astros in Sunday's win. Magill was projected to be the closer for Seattle to start 2020 and though Taylor Williams got the save, Magill likely still has the job. Magill came in for the fifth inning when the Mariners were losing after not making an appearance so far this season. The Mariners made a late game comeback to put them into a save situation and that is why ...

Seattle Mariners reliever Matt Magill is expected to start the 2020 season as the team's closer. Magill had originally been projected as the Mariners setup man, butYoshihisa Hiranowas recently moved to the injured list after testing positive for COVID-19. Magill posted a 4.09 ERA between the Minnesota Twins and Seattle Mariners last season but seemed to show improvement after his switch to Seattle. During Magill's time with the Mariners, he had a 3.12 ERA, 1.16 WHIP and struck out 28 batters in ...

Seattle Mariners manager Scott Servais revealed that there would not be a closer, at least to start the season. While the skipper indicated that different pitchers would be called upon to close on a game-to-game basis, several names have been rumored to claim the permanent role, including Matt Magill, Sam Tuivailala, Erik Swanson, and Yoshihisa Hirano. With the Mariners expected to have one of the worst records in the league, there may not be many save opportunities to go around regardless.

Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Matt Magill (shoulder) is being held back after feeling shoulder discomfort prior to camp. However, Magill said the injury is minor and he threw a bullpen session on Tuesday without issues. The right-hander finished 2019 as the team's closer and is a leading candidate for the same role this season. Barring any setbacks, Magill has enough time to be ready for Opening Day. Yoshihisa Hirano and Sam Tuivailala are the ones lurking if Magill misses any time due to ...

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team LeaguesOWNED IN:17% of LeaguesANALYSIS:Seattle Mariners pitcher Matt Magill has taken over the closing role for the team the past two weeks. He's converted three of his four save opportunities, striking out five batters in three innings over that stretch. His one blown save was a disaster as he allowed three hits, a walk and two earned runs without recording an out, but his other three outings have been smooth.The Mariners have been floundering since their hot start ...

Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Matt Magill allowed two runs without recording an out to blow the save Wednesday at Tampa Bay. Magill was tasked with protecting a one-run lead after the Mariners rallied in the top of the ninth, but faced four batters without recording an out as the Rays walked off with the win. Magill had gotten the previous two saves for Seattle and only allowed one hit and no runs in his previous five appearances, but clearly didn't have it this afternoon. Magill's recent ...

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