George Kirby is expected to miss the start of the regular season due to shoulder inflammation. But instead of filling the void left by Kirby with Emerson Hancock, here’s why the Mariners should take this opportunity to give the ball to Logan Evans.

The Mariners are expected to be without star pitcher George Kirby (right shoulder inflammation) for the start of the season. Here’s who they could deploy in his absence.

Taking a hit to their rotation before the start of the regular season, the Mariners could be without George Kirby for several weeks, thrusting Emerson Hancock into a starting role out of the gate.

The biggest takeaways from the Mariners’ 11-5 win over the Diamondbacks in Cactus League play.