The Seattle Mariners made a previously unannounced roster move on Wednesday, as they transitioned starting pitcher Emerson Hancock to the bullpen at Triple-A Ta

Seattle Mariners left-handed reliever Tayler Saucedo received death threats over social media following his rough outing against the host Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday.

Before going 2-7 on an East Coast trip, the Mariners appeared in position to possibly secure a first-round playoff bye. But that seems like a long shot now.

Seattle has two more prospects who rank in the top 15 in the minor leagues in hit by pitches — outfielder Cesar Quintas (23 HBP) and catcher Connor Dykstra (20 HBP). Quintas and Dykstra are ranked No. 7 and No. 12 in the minor leagues in hit by pitches, respectively, and are both assigned to the Single-A Modesto Nuts.

Mariners reliever Tayler Saucedo responded to the hateful and threatening comments he received after his outing against the Phillies on Wednesday. Saucedo allowed five runs and four hits, recording only one out in the 11-2 loss.

Robles hurt the Mariners by throwing his bat at a pitcher, and his 10-game suspension is fair. But he also shouldn’t be blindly dismissed or demonized, writes columnist Mike Vorel.

Seattle Mariners pitcher Tayler Saucedo received death threats after struggling against the Phillies on Wednesday.

Víctor Robles has been on the injured list since April 7 after fracturing his left shoulder while making a catch.