M’s to Convert RRS; Putz Back

J.J. Putz was activated from the DL today. He will pitch in middle relief until he shows that he has what it takes to close again. To make room for Putz, Seattle demoted Ryan Rowland-Smith to AAA Tacoma. The reason that he was sent down was so that Seattle can properly convert him into a starter for the remainder of the season and beyond. This is a smart move for Seattle, considering the ... [link]