Seattle already knew Robinson Cano would be out of the Mariners lineup for several weeks, the result of a broken bone. His absence will be significantly longer.
James Paxton of the Seattle Mariners became the first Canadian to pitch a no-hitter in his home country, shutting down the Toronto Blue Jays 5-0 Tuesday night.
Ichiro Suzuki's career transitioned Thursday when the Mariners announced he was shifting into a front office role as a special assistant to the chairman.
On a frigid afternoon at Target Field, relief pitchers had no trouble warming up. They abandoned the bullpens and found a more comfortable spot to get loose.