Bryan Woo will be one of the pitchers defending the mound for the Seattle Mariners — one of their key weapons against the Toronto Blue Jays in the ALCS. But alongside him, the team will carry 13 other pitchers. It may sound like a big number, yet the Mariners aren’t taking any chances when it comes to having enough arms for a series that could get complicated.

Among those 13 pitchers are, of course, rotation starters like Luis Castillo, Logan Gilbert, and George Kirby. But the group also includes Eduard Bazardo, who has been one of Seattle’s most reliable relievers this season. Bazardo posted a 2.52 ERA across 73 regular-season appearances and holds a 4.50 ERA in five postseason games so far.

Fans are excited about Woo’s return, as he gives the rotation a much-needed boost. He missed the

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