Mariners' Tony Zych: Expected to be ready for spring training

Zych (right shoulder biceps tendon transfer) is expected to be fully ready for spring training, Greg Johns of MLB.com reports.

Analysis:

Zych was operating as a late-inning reliever for the Mariners in 2016 prior to being placed on the 60-day disabled list. He posted an impressive 13.83 K/9 as well as a concerning 6.59 BB/9 over 13.2 innings. With Edwin Diaz locked in as the team's closer, Zych will likely fall into a middle-relief or occasional setup role in 2017.