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Félix Hernández pulled from rotation

8 years ago in Local Sports

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Felix Hernandez throws to the Oakland Athletics during the first inning of a baseball game Thursday, May 24, 2018, in Oakland, Calif. Photo: Associated Press/Marcio Jose Sanchez


HOUSTON (AP) — Seattle’s Félix Hernández has lost his spot in the rotation in the wake of his latest terrible start in a season filled with struggles. The right-hander, who threw a perfect game in 2012, will pitch out of the bullpen for the first time in his career. He’s having the worst season of a 14-year career as the Mariners chase their first playoff berth since 2001.

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