Mariners promote top pitching prospect Diaz

ARLINGTON — Edwin Diaz, the Mariners’ top-rated pitching prospect, was recalled from Double-A Jackson on Saturday to help bolster a bullpen that has been heavily taxed in recent days.

Right-hander Cody Martin was optioned back to Triple-A Tacoma after pitching twice in the past two days since being recalled to take the place of Joel Peralta, who was designated for assignment on Thursday. Martin was the winning pitcher after throwing a scoreless sixth inning in Thursday’s 16-13 victory over San Diego, then threw three innings with one run allowed in Friday’s 7-3 loss to the Rangers.

The 22-year-old Diaz has been …

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