Mariners right-hander George Kirby, who was shut down in early March with shoulder inflammation, made his first rehab start Sunday with Triple-A Tacoma.

Kirby, who has been out all season as he recovers from shoulder inflammation, made his first rehab appearance on Sunday for Triple-A Tacoma. His results looked good, but what happens next is the most important thing to see.

Seattle Mariners right-hander George Kirby (shoulder) made his first minor-league rehab start on Sunday for Triple-A Tacoma and allowed just one earned run on a solo homer while walking none and striking out four in three innings of work.