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- Updated: May 11, 2016
SEATTLE — Rehabbing relievers Joaquin Benoit and Charlie Furbush threw bullpen sessions on Wednesday, and Mariners general manager Jerry Dipoto watched both veterans throw and emerged with an encouraging outlook.
“That was the best we’ve seen Joaquin Benoit since he signed with the club,” Dipoto said. “The ball was really carrying out of his hand and he’s very close to being back — hopefully by the time we start this next road trip.
“And Charlie is getting ready to go out and face hitters and start his innings progression. If we have the opportunity to add those two before long, it really helps the arrow point north for the bullpen, which I think has already been a real positive.”
The Mariners’ bullpen was tied for the lowest ERA in the Majors at 2.37 heading into Wednesday’s series finale with the Rays and had the lowest opponents’ batting average (.178).
Benoit pitched five games early in the season, posting a 3.60 ERA before going on the 15-day disabled list on April 25 with right shoulder inflammation. But the shoulder had been nagging him much of the spring, and it appears the 38-year-old setup man may finally be free of that …
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