Emerson Hancock Removed from Piggyback Role with Gilbert

Emerson Hancock will not be used to piggyback Logan Gilbert during Saturday's game against the Guardians, as reported by Shannon Drayer of SeattleSports.com. The decision confirms a change in the Mariners' pitching plan, effectively removing Hancock from his previously expected role in support of Gilbert for this matchup. Additional details regarding the team's pitching usage can be found on RotoWire.