Speier (neck) worked around a hit and a hit by pitch to turn in a scoreless inning of relief Tuesday in the Mariners' 5-3 loss to the Blue Jays. He struck out one of the five batters he faced.

Speier is dealing with neck discomfort but plans to be available to pitch Sunday against the Brewers, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.

Speier has allowed five earned runs on seven hits and two walks across 3.2 innings over four Cactus League appearances. He's also recorded one strikeout.

Speier (2-2) took the extra-innings loss against the Dodgers on Saturday, allowing three runs (two earned) on a hit and a walk over one-third of an inning. He struck out one.

Speier picked up the save Sunday against the Astros. He allowed one hit while striking out two over a scoreless inning.

Speier (2-1) recorded the win over the Angels on Saturday, retiring the only batter he faced on a strikeout to close out the fifth inning.

Speier was recalled from Triple-A Tacoma by Seattle on Saturday.

Speier was optioned to Triple-A Tacoma on Sunday, Shannon Drayer of Seattle Sports 710 AM reports.

The Mariners claimed Speier off waivers from the Royals on Wednesday.

The Royals optioned Speier to Triple-A Omaha following Sunday's 4-2 loss to the Blue Jays.