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Martín Maldonado - Home run for first hitMaldonado went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run and a walk in a 4-0 victory over the Mariners on Saturday.

ImpactAfter going hitless in his first 15 at-bats of the season, Maldonado finally connected for a two-run shot off Seattle starter Chris Flexen to triple Houston's early lead. Despite near regular playing time for a backstop, Maldonado is in the lineup for his defense and is a career .211 batter.

APRIL 17, 2022•ROTOWIRE

Riley O'Brien - Dealt to MarinersO'Brien was traded from Cincinnati to Seattle in exchange for a player to be named later or cash considerations Saturday.

ImpactO'Brien was designated for assignment by Cincinnati on Wednesday in order to make room on the 40-man roster for Nick Lodolo. O'Brien pitched primarily out of the rotation for Triple-A Louisville in 2021, posting a 4.55 ERA with a 1.32 WHIP and 121:55 K:BB across 112.2 innings.

APRIL 17, 2022•ROTOWIRE

Justin Verlander - Shuts down MarinersVerlander (1-1) picked up the win during Saturday's 4-0 shutout of Seattle, allowing three hits with eight strikeouts in eight scoreless innings.

ImpactIf there were any doubts about Verlander's potential to remain effective, they were put to rest Saturday. The 39-year-old righty was masterful in permitting just four baserunners while recording twice as many strikeouts and required 87 pitches to endure eight innings. The future Hall-of-Famer is set to take the hill next for a premier matchup against Toronto on Friday.

APRIL 17, 2022•ROTOWIRE

Jeremy Peña - Set for breather SundayPena will not be in Sunday's lineup against the Mariners, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

ImpactThis is a planned day off for Pena, as manager Dusty Baker has rotated rest days for all regulars in the lineup early this season. Pena had another strong night at the dish Saturday, collecting three hits and a triple with two runs scored an RBI. He's now hitting .345 on the season across 32 plate appearances. Aledmys Diaz will get the start at shortstop Sunday in Pena's absence, according to Brian McTaggart of MLB.com.

APRIL 17, 2022•ROTOWIRE

Vintage Verlander hurls gem vs. MarinersSEATTLE -- If there were any doubts veteran right-hander Justin Verlander wasn’t going to be able to return to his dominant form after und...

APRIL 17, 2022•MLB.COM

Vintage Verlander dominates as Astros stymie Mariners 4-0

Justin Verlander pitched three-hit ball over eight innings for his first win since July 2020 and the Houston Astros beat the Seattle Mariners 4-0

APRIL 17, 2022•ASSOCIATED PRESS

How will the Mariners cover for Mitch Haniger while he's on the COVID-19 IL?On Saturday, Jarred Kelenic started in right field — Haniger's usual spot — with Julio Rodríguez in center and Jesse Winker in left.

APRIL 17, 2022•THEATHLETIC.COM