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Tuivailala is dealing with a minor shoulder impingement and is at least a week away from game action, Greg Johns of MLB.com reports.
The expectation is that Tuivailala will be ready to go at the start of the regular season, but he may not have enough time to make a strong impression in spring training. Manager Scott Servais said there will not be a defined closer entering the season, but Tuivailala is one of several arms who could be called on in the ninth inning depending on the situation and who is fresh in the bullpen.
Tuivailala has agreed to a one-year, $800,000 deal with the Mariners, avoiding arbitration, freelance baseball writer Robert Murray reports.
This was the 27-year-old righty's first year as an arbitration-eligible player. He had a 2.35 ERA and 5.07 xFIP in 23 innings last year.
Tuivailala served as the opener against the Rays on Sunday and fired a perfect first inning during which he recorded a strikeout.
The right-hander fired nine of 15 pitches for strikes in his quick stint on the mound. Tuivailala has been highly reliable since a rocky season debut July 16, as he's now generated six consecutive scoreless efforts.
Tuivailala will serve as the opener Sunday against the Rays, Greg Johns of MLB.com reports.
He has recorded between three and four outs in all six of his big-league appearances this year. Wade LeBlanc will work as the primary pitcher.
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