The Seattle Mariners injury woes seemed to be left in 2024 for most of spring training. That was before news broke on March 7 that starting pitcher George Kirby was week-to-week with right shoulder inflammation.

The Mariners have arguably put together the best baseball rotation over the last three seasons. Historically struggling with most aspects of baseball, the Mariners have excelled at pitching throughout the 2020s.

And none were more serious than Gerrit Cole's. Cole is dealing with an elbow injury, and Yankees general manager Brian Cashman told reporters he is "prepared for the worst." Cole has apparently received a diagnosis for a torn UCL in his right elbow,