Mariners' Tom Wilhelmsen: Throws scoreless inning in Mariners debut

Wilhelmsen threw a scoreless inning of relief in his return to the Mariners on Thursday. He gave up a single and did not record a strikeout.

Analysis:

The Mariners previously said they plan to send Wilhelmsen to Triple-A to work on his pitches, and they need a roster spot for Friday's starter Wade LeBlanc. But if Thursday starter Adrian Sampson goes on the DL after injuring his elbow in warmups, Wilhelmsen could stay with the team. He is expected to pitch middle relief for the Mariners after flaming out with the Rangers this season.