Mariners pitcher Blake Beavan says he's fully healthy after dealing with left knee tendinitis last year that resulted in a drop in fastball velocity, MLB.com reports.
"I told [pitching coach Rick] Waits and those guys, 'I'm healthy this year, I know I can contribute, whether it's starting or in the bullpen,'" said Beavan. "I think I proved last year I can be a long guy. So I'm just going to go out this spring and compete. That's all you can control and let those guys decide what they want to see. There are a lot of guys in camp and there's a lot of opportunity."
Beavan made 10 relief appearances and two starts with the Mariners last season, going 0-2 with a 6.13 ERA and 27:8 K:BB ratio in 39 2/3 innings.