"Seattle Mariners' Emerson Hancock Placed on Injured List After Early Exit"

Seattle Mariners pitcher Emerson Hancock has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to a shoulder strain. The 24-year-old right-hander left yesterday's game after two shutout innings, and the team suspects a lat injury. This setback disrupts the Mariners' plans to transition to a six-man rotation. The team's success this season has been largely attributed to their strong starting pitching staff, and Hancock's injury adds to their list of sidelined pitchers. Despite the setback, the Mariners remain in contention for a playoff spot in the AL West.