Riley O'Brien realized a dream in 2022 when he made one appearance for his hometown Seattle Mariners.

He returned to the city this week as a major league closer.

O'Brien didn't get a chance to pitch Monday as his St. Louis Cardinals lost 4-2 to Seattle, but he might get an opportunity Tuesday night when the three-game interleague series continues.

"It's definitely weird to think about, but I'm excited to go back and hopefully throw some meaningful innings there," said O'Brien, who attended Shorewood High in the suburb of Shoreline, just north of Seattle. "(Sticking in the big leagues) is a really good feeling. I've still been in the day-to-day grind mode and haven't really reflected on this year yet, but I'm sure in the offseason I'll be proud of this year."

It's been a long road for O

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