Steady veteran LeBlanc steps into Seattle rotation

It’s been nearly two years since Wade LeBlanc made his last Major League start, a 7-6 Mariners victory over the Brewers on Aug. 19, 2016. But the 33-year-old lefty says there’s no difference in his approach as he moves from the bullpen back into the rotation to face A’s standout Sean Manaea in Thursday’s series finale at Safeco Field.