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Emerson Hancock to Enter Spring Training as a Starter
The season-ending elbow injury to Seattle Mariners right-hander Logan Evans means that right-hander Emerson Hancock will enter spring training built up as a starter, according to Adam Jude of The Seattle Times. Hancock, who was the team's first-round pick back in 2020, made the transition to a relief role late last year and gave up just two runs in 8 2/3 innings out of the bullpen in September. The 26-year-old went 4-5 with a career-worst 4.90 ERA, 1.38 WHIP, and 64:31 K:BB in 90 innings over 22 appearances (16 starts) in his third big-league season with the Mariners. Even though Hancock has a better shot at being in the Opening Day starting rotation in Seattle as the No. 5, it's not a lock at all. He will most likely be in a swing role again in 2026, limiting his fantasy appeal to AL-only leagues. In his three MLB seasons, Hancock has been a below-average pitcher with nothing that really stands out in his arsenal.
Source: The Seattle Times - Adam Jude
Source: The Seattle Times - Adam Jude
