Mariners' Andres Munoz: Ramping up in Arizona

Munoz's (elbow) fastball has reportedly touched 99 miles per hour during his recent throwing sessions at the Mariners' spring training facility in Arizona, Corey Brock of The Athletic reports.

Munoz's velocity as well as his own comments about the health of his surgically repaired elbow would seem to suggest he's ready for game action, but the Mariners don't intend to have him pitch in games in 2021. Instead, the 22-year-old right-hander -- who underwent Tommy John surgery last March -- will turn his focus to competing for a late-inning bullpen role with Seattle in spring training.