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Effross’s Return: Can He Still Deceive? | Seattle Mariners News
The Mariners just added Scott Effross to their bullpen — a sidearmer with a deceptive arsenal that could disrupt hitters’ timing. His sinker sits around 89 mph, but it’s the angle and movement that matter, not velocity. He thrived in 2022 with a 2.54 ERA, striking out more than he walked, especially against lefties — a lethal combo for any lineup. But his last two seasons have been marred by injuries: Tommy John, back surgery, hamstring issues. His Triple-A numbers this year show promise, but can his sweeper still cut through opposing batters after all that downtime? The Mariners are betting…
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