Seattle Mariners reliever Hunter Strickland has been placed on the 60-day IL with a Grade 2 lat strain. Strickland does not currently have a timeline for his recovery, and placing him on the 60-day IL opens up a spot on the 40-man roster for the recently-acquired right-hander Connor Sadzeck. (Shannon Drayer on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact
Strickland can be stashed in leagues with rosters for injured lists deep enough to accommodate a lengthy absence, as he could return to a late-inning role for the Mariners in a few months. With no clear front-runner, the Mariners figure to go with a committee at closer for at least the short term.