George Kirby (SP) of Seattle Mariners Uncertain for Next Start Due to Facial Injury

George Kirby has been struggling this season with an ERA of 8.56 over 13 2/3 innings pitched. In his three starts, he has recorded 11 strikeouts and issued 4 walks. Kirby has not secured a win yet and holds a WHIP of 1.83.

Earlier this year, Kirby dealt with right shoulder inflammation, which led to time on the injured list. In spring training, he pitched only 1 inning with an ERA of 9.00. He allowed 2 walks in that outing and managed just 1 strikeout.