Hollander said the Mariners plan to shut Kirby down to get the inflammation out. He will be reassessed in a week. "We want to make sure we're doing the right thing for the big picture of the whole ...

That day, the Everett AquaSox, the high-A affiliate of the Mariners, posted a throwback picture of Kirby when he played for them. Kirby appeared in games for Everett in both 2019 and 2021.

“We want to make sure we’re doing the right thing for the big picture of the whole season as opposed to worrying about opening day.” Having dealt with the situation before, Kirby lobbied to ...