Mariners Moose Tracks, 4/22/25: George Kirby, Dylan Moore, and Drew Pomeranz

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In Mariners news...

RHP George Kirby is expected to throw live batting practice this week, with RHP Emerson Hancock set hold Kirby’s rotation spot until his return.
Congrats to utility player Dylan Moore on being named the American League Player of the Week!
The Chicago Cubs have acquired veteran LHP Drew Pomeranz from the Mariners in exchange for cash considerations.
Tim Booth at The Seattle Times details the Mariners’ more aggressive approach to base running.
Brent Stecker at Seattle Sports 710 AM highlights rookie Ben Williamson’s early impact.

The Cleveland Guardians have DFA’d RHP and former first-round pick Triston McKenzie.
The Athletics are calling up top infield prospect Nick Kurtz after just 32 games in the minors.
Mike Petriello at MLB.com highlights the surge in sinker usage in recent years.
New York Mets outfielder Jose Siri will miss 8-10 weeks after being diagnosed with a left tibia fracture last week.
San Francisco Giants infielder Casey Schmitt has been diagnosed with a Grade 2 oblique strain and has been placed on the 10-day IL.
Less than a week after returning from elbow surgery, RHP Spencer Strider has been placed back on the 15-day IL with a strained right hamstring.
San Diego Padres slugger Luis Arraez has been placed on the seven-day concussion IL as he recovers from a collision at first base.

ICYMI, the Seattle Kraken have fired head coach Dan Bylsma and are reportedly preparing to reassign general manager Ron Francis. In a surprising move to many, Seattle will once again begin the search for a new head coach after missing the playoffs.