Mariners call up reliever Stephen Pryor from Rainiers
CHICAGO (AP) - The Seattle Mariners have selected Stephen Pryor from Triple-A Tacoma, giving the right-handed reliever a chance at the majors after two dominating stops in the minors this season.
Seattle made the expected move official on Friday before opening a series with the White Sox.
The Mariners optioned reliever Steve Delabar to Tacoma following Wednesday's game in Texas, and transferred left-hander George Sherrill to the 60-day disabled list Friday to clear a 40-man roster spot for Pryor. Sherrill is recovering from left elbow surgery.
Pryor has been dynamic in the minors. In 28 innings for Double-A Jackson and Tacoma, Pryor has allowed two earned runs and struck out 39. He has not allowed an earned run in his last 27 innings pitched in the minors.
Seattle made the expected move official on Friday before opening a series with the White Sox.
The Mariners optioned reliever Steve Delabar to Tacoma following Wednesday's game in Texas, and transferred left-hander George Sherrill to the 60-day disabled list Friday to clear a 40-man roster spot for Pryor. Sherrill is recovering from left elbow surgery.
Pryor has been dynamic in the minors. In 28 innings for Double-A Jackson and Tacoma, Pryor has allowed two earned runs and struck out 39. He has not allowed an earned run in his last 27 innings pitched in the minors.
