The biggest concern the Seattle Mariners had ahead of the World Baseball Classic was player injuries, with the odds not helped by having the most representatives at 18 (along with the New York Mets). Well, this potential fate has become a reality for Miles Mastrobuoni and in the process may well have cost him his future with the organization.
As per Brent Stecker of Seattle Sports, Mastrobuoni injured a calf muscle during Team Italy's 8-6 win versus Team USA and has now returned to Mariners camp. Team Italy has been the surprise of the tournament so far and the 30-year-old had played his part prior to the injury, going 2-for-3 with a RBI and a walk.