The Mariners announced today that they have recalled Erik Swanson from their alternate site for his second stint of the year with the big-league club. Swanson takes Casey Sadler’s roster spot, who heads to the injured list with right shoulder inflammation. Sadler’s placement is retroactive to May 1st.
Sadler has been an asset for the M’s this season, picking up three holds while allowing just two earned runs in 11 innings of work. Though he’s not exactly a household name and he doesn’t boast the high velocity of many of his peers, Sadler has shown some promise as a middle reliever over the years. He owns a career 3.64 ERA in 96 1/3 innings spread out over six seasons dating back to 2014 with the Pirates, Rays, Dodgers, Cubs, and Mariners.
Swanson, 27, came to the Mariners from the Yankees as part of the James Paxton trade. He has one scoreless two-inning appearance this season, making 2021 the third consecutive season that he has appeared in the Majors with the Mariners. For his career, Swanson has a 6.38 ERA/6.06 FIP over 67 2/3 innings across 37 games (including eight starts).
Sadler shows promise, but never has been able to fully keep it together at the major league level all season. The guy isn’t that bad and was wowed a few times by him in Pittsburgh. I wish him the best and a speedy recovery. He’s probably Mariners dark horse reliever and potential trade piece if not in running for playoff spot. He just needs to stay healthy and get things together.
Decent pitcher. Surprised the number of times he has been cut loose.
Solid middle reliever. Hope he comes back soon to join the best bullpen in baseball
Sadler is an example of a pitcher who does not throw real hard or has outstanding stuff but who has learned how to pitch.
He has been underrated his whole career and the Pirates could have used him ever since they got rid of him.
“never has been able to fully keep it together at the major league level all season…”
Idk, his 2019 was outstanding. 46.1 IP, 2.14 ERA. FIP didn’t love him, but results are ultimately what matter.
K/9, BB/9, GB%, LOB%, FB%, etc say otherwise
7-Sadler seems to alternate good and bad years.
The etc you mention includes a 3.64 era,9 home runs in 96 innings,and a 1.34 whip.
On average,not too shabby.