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Taylor Ward Taylor Ward Sitting third straight
Sat, Aug 15, 2026, 2:46 PM
Ward (quadriceps) isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Astros
Analysis: Saturday will mark the third straight game that Ward has missed due to tightness in his quad. The Mariners haven't indicated that he'll require a trip to the IL, though that may change if he doesn't return to the lineup within the next couple of days. Victor Robles will start in right field and bat eighth. |
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Claimed by M's
Sat, Aug 15, 2026, 2:32 PM
The Mariners claimed Watson off waivers from Detroit on Saturday and optioned him to Triple-A Tacoma.
Analysis: Watson was DFA'd by the Tigers on Wednesday despite having posted a 3.27 ERA and 1.09 WHIP across 55 innings with the team's Triple-A affiliate. The 29-year-old righty has yet to make his MLB debut, but he could receive an opportunity to pitch for Seattle at some point if he continues to pitch well at Tacoma. |
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George Kirby George Kirby Struggles in no-decision
Sat, Aug 15, 2026, 7:03 AM
Kirby did not factor into the decision in Friday's 10-7 extra-inning loss to the Astros, allowing five runs on eight hits and three walks with two strikeouts over 4.2 innings.
Analysis: The damage was done early, as Kirby surrendered a solo homer in the first before enduring a four-run second inning. He labored overall, issuing three walks for just the third time this season while generating only seven whiffs on 99 pitches. The 28-year-old has now posted a 4.39 ERA through five second-half outings, though 12 of the 13 runs he's allowed have come in two blow-up starts. He'll take a 3.89 ERA, 1.31 WHIP and 114:31 K:BB across 136.2 innings this season into a road matchup with the Brewers next week. |
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Andres Munoz Andres Munoz Melts down in loss Friday
Sat, Aug 15, 2026, 6:58 AM
Munoz (5-5) blew the save and took the loss in Friday's 10-7 extra-inning loss to the Astros, allowing five runs (four earned) on four hits and no walks with one strikeout while recording two outs in the 10th inning.
Analysis: Munoz was summoned to protect a two-run lead in the 10th inning and imploded with two outs, allowing a game-tying single before surrendering a three-run walkoff homer to Christian Walker. It was a crushing end to what had been a strong run for the 27-year-old, who entered the contest having yielded only two earned runs over his previous 19 appearances dating back to June 16. On the year, he's a disappointing 21-for-28 in save chances to go along with a 4.47 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and 70:17 K:BB across 44.1 innings. |
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Matt Brash Matt Brash Throwing bullpen Saturday
Fri, Aug 14, 2026, 4:16 PM
Brash (lat) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session Saturday, Adam Jude of The Seattle Times reports.
Analysis: Saturday will mark Brash's first time throwing off a mound since he landed on the injured list June 10 with a right lat strain. The Mariners still haven't set a timetable for the right-hander's return, though there is optimism within the organization that he'll rejoin the bullpen sometime in early September. A more definitive timeline will likely emerge after he gets through a few mound sessions. |
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Taylor Ward Taylor Ward Out again Friday
Fri, Aug 14, 2026, 4:02 PM
Ward (quad) isn't in the lineup for Friday's game against Houston.
Analysis: Ward missed Thursday's game against the Yankees due to quad tightness, and his injury will now force him to sit out Friday's series opener as well. Randy Arozarena, Victor Robles and Dominic Canzone will start across the outfield with Ward out, and Julio Rodriguez will work as the DH. |
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Cole Young Cole Young Back in starting nine
Fri, Aug 14, 2026, 3:58 PM
Young (head) will start at second base and bat leadoff Friday against the Astros.
Analysis: Young made an early exit from Wednesday's game against the Yankees due to dizziness and was left off Thursday's lineup as well. Now seemingly feeling better, he'll return to his post at second base. The 23-year-old is slashing .275/.326/.300 with two RBI and three runs scored over 43 plate appearances since the beginning of August. |
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Colt Emerson Colt Emerson Placed on big-league IL
Fri, Aug 14, 2026, 3:46 PM
The Mariners placed Emerson on the 10-day injured list Friday with left wrist inflammation, Adam Jude of The Seattle Times reports.
Analysis: It was originally reported that Emerson was on his way back to Triple-A after getting off to a slow start in the big leagues, but he will instead end up on the major-league injured list due to a wrist injury he suffered while with the big club. Brock Rodden will come up from Tacoma to replenish Seattle's infield depth and could take over as the Mariners' primary shortstop until Emerson or J.P. Crawford (wrist) returns from the IL. |
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Contract selected
Fri, Aug 14, 2026, 3:38 PM
The Mariners selected Rodden's contract from Triple-A Tacoma on Friday, Adam Jude of The Seattle Times reports.
Analysis: Rodden will come up from the minors to replace Colt Emerson, who landed on the injured list Friday with a wrist injury. Rodden, 26, has spent the entire season at Triple-A, slashing .261/.342/.497 with 19 homers, 65 RBI, 53 runs scored and eight steals over 92 games. He'll start at shortstop and bat ninth Friday in what will be his MLB debut. |
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Colt Emerson Colt Emerson Sent down to Triple-A
Thu, Aug 13, 2026, 6:05 PM
The Mariners optioned Emerson to Triple-A Tacoma on Thursday, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.
Analysis: Emerson hasn't quite lived up to the expectations that come with being a top prospect since arriving in the majors in May, slashing just .190/.246/.335 across 241 plate appearances while striking out at a 34.4 percent clip. The Mariners will now send him back to Tacoma in an effort to help him rediscover his swing, leaving Leo Rivas as the favorite to start at shortstop until J.P. Crawford (wrist) returns from the injured list. |
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Andres Munoz Andres Munoz Nails down 21st save
Thu, Aug 13, 2026, 3:49 PM
Munoz struck out two in a clean ninth inning for the save Thursday against the Yankees.
Analysis: Munoz made quick work of the Yankees on Thursday, landing eight of his 11 pitches for strikes. The star closer has been shaky at times in 2026, but he's been scored upon just twice since June 16 (19 outings). Through 43.2 innings, Munoz has a 3.71 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 69:17 K:BB with 21 saves in 27 opportunities. |
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Logan Gilbert Logan Gilbert Blanks Yankees in ninth win
Thu, Aug 13, 2026, 3:36 PM
Gilbert (9-7) earned the win against the Yankees on Thursday, allowing no runs on four hits and one walk in six innings. He struck out seven.
Analysis: Gilbert shut down the Yankees on Thursday, turning in his third consecutive quality start in a scoreless gem. The right-hander has been as reliable as any starter in the major leagues this season, working at least five innings in 18 straight starts and giving up more than three runs just five times over 24 outings overall. Gilbert will take an outstanding 3.28 ERA, 0.99 WHIP and 152:33 K:BB across 145.1 innings into his next scheduled appearance in Milwaukee. |
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Gabe Speier Gabe Speier Dealt loss Wednesday
Thu, Aug 13, 2026, 12:24 PM
Speier (back) retired two batters -- one via strikeout -- and allowed three earned runs on three hits and two walks in Wednesday's 10-5 loss to the Yankees. He was the pitcher of record in the loss, dropping to 2-3 on the season.
Analysis: Speier wasn't available for Tuesday's 4-1 loss while he nursed a back issue, but he received clearance for Wednesday's contest and was the first pitcher the Mariners turned to out of the bullpen when starter Bryce Miller exited after six innings. After entering a 5-5 game, Speier induced a Amed Rosario flyout to open the bottom of the seventh, but he allowed six of the next seven batters to reach base before he was mercifully pulled from the contest. Following the blowup appearance, Speier now sits on a 2.93 ERA and 1.21 WHIP over 30.2 innings on the season. |
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Taylor Ward Taylor Ward Sitting out with quad tightness
Thu, Aug 13, 2026, 10:10 AM
Ward is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Yankees due to quadriceps tightness, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.
Analysis: He could be available off the bench, so it sounds like Ward can safely be considered day-to-day. Ward is off to a rough start in a Mariners uniform, going 5-for-32 with a 0:6 BB:K in his first eight contests. Jhonny Pereda will grab a start at catcher as a result of Ward's day off, with Cal Raleigh slotting in at designated hitter and Dominic Canzone playing right field. |
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Colt Emerson Colt Emerson Sitting out versus Fried
Thu, Aug 13, 2026, 10:05 AM
Emerson is absent from the lineup for Thursday's contest versus the Yankees.
Analysis: Emerson wore the golden sombrero in Wednesday's loss to the Yankees and is 0-for-14 with nine strikeouts over his last four games. With lefty Max Fried on the hill Thursday, the lefty-swinging Emerson will get a day to regroup. Leo Rivas is handling shortstop for Seattle. |
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Cole Young Cole Young Absent from Seattle lineup
Thu, Aug 13, 2026, 10:01 AM
Young (head) is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Yankees.
Analysis: Young was removed from Wednesday's contest due to dizziness. He's no longer experiencing dizziness but is still not feeling great, per Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times. With southpaw Max Fried on the bump for the Yankees, it make sense to give the left-handed-hitting Young a day off. Brendan Donovan is sliding over to second base, and Weston Wilson will play third base for the Mariners. |
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Scott Effross Scott Effross Lands minors deal with Mariners
Thu, Aug 13, 2026, 8:23 AM
The Mariners signed Effross to a minor-league contract Wednesday.
Analysis: Effross had been pitching at Triple-A Toledo in the Tigers organization, where he held a 4.46 ERA and 26:9 K:BB over 36.1 innings. The sidearmer will give the Mariners some experienced relief depth at Triple-A Tacoma. |
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Randy Arozarena Randy Arozarena Homers again Wednesday
Thu, Aug 13, 2026, 7:49 AM
Arozarena went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run and an additional run scored in Wednesday's 10-5 loss to the Yankees.
Analysis: Arozarena got the scoring started early Wednesday with a two-run, opposite-field blast off Will Warren, his 16th homer this season. Arozarena has now homered in back-to-back games after going 0-for-12 in his previous three contests. Overall, the outfielder is slashing a strong .276/.369/.453 across 483 plate appearances this year with 76 runs scored, 52 RBI and 20 stolen bases. |
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Julio Rodriguez Julio Rodriguez Homers in defeat
Thu, Aug 13, 2026, 7:45 AM
Rodriguez went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 10-5 loss to the Yankees.
Analysis: Rodriguez extended the Mariners' lead to 3-0 in the first inning with a two-out, two-strike blast off Will Warren, his 19th homer this season. The long ball is Rodriguez's only hit across 13 plate appearances in his last three games, though he'd gone 11-for-29 (.379) with a 1.057 OPS in his previous eight contests. Overall, Rodriguez is slashing .257/.324/.428 this year with 55 runs scored, 52 RBI and 15 stolen bases across 475 plate appearances, |
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Dominic Canzone Dominic Canzone Launches 19th homer
Thu, Aug 13, 2026, 7:41 AM
Canzone went 2-for-5 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 10-5 loss to the Yankees.
Analysis: Canzone extended Seattle's lead to 4-1 in the fifth inning with his two-out, 397-foot blast off Will Warren, his 19th long ball this season. The homer was Canzone's first since June 28, though he's been swinging the bat better of late, going 5-for-12 in his last three games after going just 5-for-37 (.135) in his previous 10. It's been a breakout year overall for Canzone, who's now batting .254 with an .824 OPS, 50 RBI and 42 runs scored across 353 plate appearances. |
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