SEATTLE (AP) — Chad Cordero’s long journey back from major shoulder surgery is complete. The right-handed reliever has been called up by the Seattle Mariners from Triple-A Tacoma to add depth to the bullpen.
The Mariners made the move before Thursday’s game against Minnesota. Cordero takes the roster spot of Ken Griffey Jr., who retired on Wednesday.
Cordero was 0-1 with six saves and a 4.12 ERA in 17 appearances for Tacoma. He allowed just one earned run in his last six appearances.
Cordero was the top reliever in the National League in 2005 when he had 45 saves for the Washington Nationals. Between 2005-07, Cordero had 113 saves, but major injuries in the 2008 season derailed a stellar start to his career.
