Mariners pitcher Petit still in Venezuela

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By Associated Press

Story Published: Feb 22, 2010 at 10:30 AM PDT

PEORIA, Ariz. (AP) - Mariners pitcher Yusmeiro Petit is dealing with personal matters in his native Venezuela and is not expected to join the team until next week.

A team spokesman declined to discuss the issues Saturday, although he said they are not related to Petit obtaining a visa to work in the United States.

Petit is the only pitcher not present at Mariners spring training, where pitchers and catchers have arrived ahead of the rest of the team.

The 25-year-old Petit went 3-10 with a 5.82 ERA in 23 games - including 17 starts - for the Arizona Diamondbacks last season. He was claimed off waiverse by Seattle in November.

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