Diaz replaces Cishek as Mariners’ closer

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Steve Cishek is out as the Mariners’ closer, and rookie Edwin Diaz is in.

Manager Scott Servais confirmed the move after Cishek surrendered a go-ahead solo home run to Red Sox right fielder Mookie Betts in the top of the ninth of Seattle’s 2-1 loss to Boston on Monday night.

It was the second consecutive rocky outing for Cishek, who allowed three runs in the ninth inning Sunday against the Cubs. Although the veteran had strung together five consecutive …

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