61 Matt Magill RP

Mariners pitching coach Pete Woodworth confirms Magill, who was dealing with a shoulder injury to begin spring camp, is now healthy, Greg Johns of MLB.com reports.

Magill was on the verge of corroborating his health back on March 12 when spring training was suspended, as that day's cancelled game versus the Reds was to mark his Cactus League debut. The right-hander finished off the 2019 campaign as the Mariners' closer, and despite the offseason arrival of Yoshihisa Hirano to potentially handle some ninth-inning assignments, Magill could line up for his fair share of save chances as well if he remains healthy.

Magill (shoulder) saw what was to be his first Cactus League appearance Thursday wiped out when MLB cancelled all remaining spring training games due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The right-hander had been progressively ramping up his activity level after getting a late start to spring, and Thursday was to be his spring debut against the Reds. While he won't have any opportunity to showcase his wares in Cactus League game action, Magill, who finished the 2019 season as Seattle's closer, seems highly likely to nab a spot on the Opening Day roster.

Magill (shoulder) threw against live hitters for the first time this spring in a "B" game on a back field at the Mariners' complex Friday, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports.

Magill continued his recovery from early-spring shoulder issues with Friday's outing, which marked an important milestone of his rehabilitation process. Kramer reports Magill turned in a solid effort, giving up just one hit and striking out one over his one inning. If he doesn't report any residual issues over the coming days, Magill could potentially make his Cactus League debut soon.

Magill (shoulder) is scheduled to throw a live batting practice Friday, Greg Johns of MLB.com reports.

Magill has progressively ramped up his activity level after getting a slightly delayed start to camp due to shoulder discomfort. The live batting practice session will be an important step on Magill's path toward making his Cactus League debut, which could follow in short order if his shoulder responds well to Friday's workload.

Magill (shoulder) is at least a week away from throwing in games, Greg Johns of MLB.com reports.

He entered camp as the slight favorite to open the year as the closer but has been dealing with shoulder tenderness. The expectation is that Magill will be full go by the start of the season on March 26, but manager Scott Servais has already said there will not be a defined closer entering the season.

Magill, who's dealt with some right shoulder tenderness, threw a strong bullpen session Friday, Greg Johns of MLB.com reports.

Magill appears to be making consistent progress after starting camp limited by the shoulder issue. The 30-year-old right-hander could be on the cusp of his first live batting practice of spring if he continues free of setbacks.

Magill, who was initially held back to start camp due to minor shoulder discomfort, threw a bullpen session Tuesday without any issues, Greg Johns of MLB.com reports.

Magill finished the 2019 season as the Mariners' closer, a role in which he picked up five saves. The right-hander is considered a leading candidate to open the 2020 season as the main ninth-inning option as well, and despite the shoulder issue putting Magill "a week and a half behind everybody else", he's still set to likely log six or seven outings over the course of the exhibition slate.

Magill gave up two hits in a scoreless ninth inning Wednesday against the Pirates to pick up his fifth save.

This was his first save since Aug. 25, although he does have two wins in six appearances over that span. Magill and Anthony Bass should continue to split the save opportunities over the final games of the season.

Magill (5-2) was credited with the win in an extra-inning victory over the White Sox on Saturday, allowing a hit and recording two strikeouts over a scoreless frame.

Magill got through the visitors' half of the 10th on just 11 pitches, eight of which he threw for strikes. The right-handed reliever then was rewarded with the victory courtesy of Omar Narvaez's walkoff home run in the home half of the inning, Magill's second win over his last four appearances. After being unavailable for several days earlier in the month due to a minor back issue, Magill has encouragingly produced scoreless efforts on back-to-back nights and has thrown 24 pitches without any setbacks.

Magill was held out of Seattle's series against Cincinnati due to a sore back, but he's been cleared to return to game action, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.

Magill wasn't called upon for two save opportunities during the series, though the team has since revealed why. Now that he's been given the green light to return, expect the right-hander to factor back into the ninth-inning mix.

Magill did not get the call to close out the Mariners' wins over the Reds on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Anthony Bass stepped in on both occasions and closed the door for his third and fourth saves of the season. Magill has not pitched since Sept. 5, and he still has made just that lone appearance in September. There has been no word of an injury to this point, so perhaps manager Scott Servais just decided to turn away from Magill after the 29-year-old gave up two runs in one-third of an inning during his final appearance of August, blowing his second save in six chances. For the season, Magill has a 4.40 ERA and 1.42 WHIP, compared to a 3.61 ERA and 1.04 WHIP for Bass.

Magill gave up two runs on three hits and a walk in only one-third of an inning in Saturday's 3-2 loss to the Rangers.

Called upon to protect a one-run lead in the ninth inning, Magill instead served up a walkoff single to Isiah Kiner-Falefa to blow his second save in six chances since taking over as closer for Seattle. Don't be surprised if manager Scott Servais gives other relievers an audition in the role in September.

Magill (4-1) earned the win Thursday after holding the Rangers scoreless while allowing one hit and striking out two across two innings.

With the score knotted 3-3, Magill came into the eighth inning and retired the side. Logan Forsythe managed to sneak a single past him in the ninth, but otherwise Magill shut things down. Meanwhile, the Mariners tacked on two runs in the ninth, gifting Magill with the win. Across 14 appearances, the right-hander owns a 4.12 ERA and 1.37 WHIP.

Magill allowed one hit and struck out two batters in a scoreless inning Sunday, earning the save over the Blue Jays.

Magill recorded two saves with a pair of scoreless innings during Seattle's three-game set against Toronto. All four of his saves this season have come since Aug. 17, and manager Scott Servais is clearly comfortable using him as the main closer right now.

Magill pitched a perfect ninth inning Friday, striking out one batter to earn his third save of the year in a 7-4 win over the Blue Jays.

It was a vast improvement from his last outing, when he allowed two runs on three hits and a walk while failing to record an out versus the Rays on Wednesday. Magill has converted three of four save chances over the last week, and he owns a 4.43 ERA and 1.43 WHIP in 40 appearances between the Mariners and the Twins this year.

Magill didn't allow a baserunner and struck out one in the ninth inning to earn the save Tuesday against the Rays.

Magill was called upon to protect a three-run lead in the ninth inning and threw a clean frame to earn his second save of the season. He's now earned the team's last two saves, suggesting he's at least forced a timeshare with Anthony Bass as the team's closer. Since being picked up by the Mariners in late July, Magill has allowed four earned runs across 11.1 innings with 14 strikeouts and two walks.

Magill nailed down the save for Seattle on Saturday, pitching one scoreless inning and allowing one hit and no walks. He struck out three.

Acquired by the Mariners on July 21, Magill looked good in protecting a one-run lead. In his first four appearances for Seattle he allowed four runs in 5.1 innings, but his last five have produced five scoreless frames with a win, a save, a hold, eight strikeouts and no walks. Anthony Bass worked the seventh inning Saturday and got the win, and Mariners manager Scott Servais could still be looking for a closing option he can rely on -- with Magill as the next man up.

Magill (3-0) was credited with the win over the Padres on Wednesday, firing a scoreless eighth inning in which he allowed a hit and recorded two strikeouts.

Magill was utilized in a setup role behind Anthony Bass, who ended up securing his second save. Daniel Vogelbach's run-scoring fielder's choice in the home half of the eighth made Magill the pitcher of record, giving him his first victory in a Mariners uniform since arriving via trade from the Twins on July 21. The right-hander has been put right to work by manager Scott Servais, as he's quickly logged 6.1 frames over five appearances with Seattle.

Magill was added to the Mariners' active roster Monday.

Magill will be available for Seattle's series opener against the Rangers after being acquired from the Twins over the weekend. Prior to being dealt to the Mariners, the right-hander posted a 4.45 ERA, 1.59 WHIP and 36:15 K:BB in 28.1 innings with Minnesota. Matt Festa was sent to the minors to free up a roster spot for Magill.

Magill was traded from the Twins to the Mariners on Sunday in exchange for cash.

He had just been designated for assignment by the Twins. Magill had a 4.45 ERA, 1.59 WHIP and 36 strikeouts in 28.1 innings with Minnesota. The Mariners will announce a corresponding move for the 25-man roster when Magill reports to the big club in the coming days. Their 40-man roster is now full.