Andrew Moore

Mariners' Andrew Moore (neck) scratched from Saturday start

Seattle Mariners pitcher Andrew Moore was scratched from Saturday's start, per MLB.com's Greg Johns.

What It Means:

Right-hander Andrew Albers will step in to start in place of Moore. Albers is 5-1 with a 4.00 FIP in 8 appearances and 5 starts this season.

Moore, a 23-year-old rookie, has gone just 1-5 with a 5.64 FIP and 4.73 strikeouts per 9 in 11 games and 9 starts for Seattle.