Mariners Place José A. Ferrer on Paternity List, Recall Domingo González for Potential MLB Debut

In a weekend filled with anticipation, the Seattle Mariners announced that left-handed pitcher José A. Ferrer has been placed on the paternity list, allowing him time to welcome a new addition to his family. Ryan Divish reported from Chicago that Ferrer remained available over the weekend, even working out of a bases-loaded jam on Sunday, but ultimately did not travel with the team to Houston.

In his absence, right-handed pitcher Domingo González has been recalled and may soon make his Major League debut. Should he take the mound in the coming days, he would become the third Mariner to achieve this milestone this season, joining fellow righties Alex Hoppe and Nick Davila. González, who was claimed off waivers from Atlanta last August, has shown promise in the Pacific Coast League, where he has posted an impressive 1.80 ERA over 15 innings while maintaining a solid 50% ground ball rate and issuing just two walks.

The 26-year-old González has been a part of three organizations since he began his professional career with the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2018, after signing out of the Dominican Republic. His journey has now brought him to Seattle, and fans are eager to see if he can make a memorable debut at Lookout Landing.

As for Ferrer, the Mariners will be without their reliable reliever for at least part of the upcoming series. Acquired in a much-discussed trade in December for catcher Harry Ford, Ferrer has been a key figure in Seattle’s bullpen, leading the team in both appearances and innings pitched. Despite facing some tough luck with batting average on balls in play early in the season, his 1.80 FIP highlights his dependability. Ferrer has taken on various roles within the bullpen, filling in as closer and covering multiple innings as needed, especially with other pitchers struggling. We extend our congratulations to Ferrer and his family on this joyous occasion.

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