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Emerson Hancock Emerson Hancock Set to start Wednesday
Sat, Jul 18, 2026, 4:04 PM
Hancock (hand) is slated to start Wednesday's game against the Reds, Tim Booth of The Seattle Times reports.
Analysis: Hancock exited his final start before the All-Star break Sunday after getting hit on the hand by a comebacker. X-rays came back negative after the game, and now that he's had extra time to recover thanks to the intermission and a move to the back of the rotation, he'll be able to make his next start without having to spend time on the IL. The 27-year-old righty currently boasts a 3.17 ERA and 1.01 WHIP for the season and has conceded just one run in his last 14.1 innings. |
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Miles Mastrobuoni Miles Mastrobuoni DFA'd by Seattle
Sat, Jul 18, 2026, 3:03 PM
The Mariners designated Mastrobuoni for assignment Saturday.
Analysis: After having his contract selected by Seattle on July 3, Mastrobuoni made only three at-bats for the big-league club before being DFA'd on Saturday. This marks the second time the 30-year-old has been designated for assignment by Seattle this campaign. With Julio Rodriguez coming back from the 7-day injured list, the Mariners needed to make room for him on the active roster. |
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Julio Rodriguez Julio Rodriguez Reinstated from injured list
Sat, Jul 18, 2026, 2:59 PM
The Mariners reinstated Rodriguez from the 7-day injured list Saturday.
Analysis: Rodriguez (concussion) is back from his brief absence on the 7-day IL, which began July 3. The 25-year-old adds a much-needed bat to Seattle's lineup, as he has slashed .259/.323/.424 with 14 homers and 40 RBI in 378 plate appearances this season. In order to make room for Rodriguez on the active roster, Seattle designated Miles Mastrobuoni for assignment. Rodriguez is in Saturday's lineup, batting second and acting as the designated hitter for Seattle. |
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Rob Refsnyder Rob Refsnyder Ready for rehab assignment
Fri, Jul 17, 2026, 5:19 PM
Refsnyder (knee) will embark on a rehab assignment with Triple-A Tacoma on Saturday, Tim Booth of The Seattle Times reports.
Analysis: Refsnyder landed on the 10-day IL in late June due to right knee inflammation. The veteran outfielder has progressed enough in his recovery to go on a rehab assignment, which could have him back in the majors by late July or early August. Refsnyder has struggled at the plate this season, posting a .422 OPS with three home runs and nine RBI across 119 plate appearances. |
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Brendan Donovan Brendan Donovan Moving rehab to Triple-A
Fri, Jul 17, 2026, 5:05 PM
Donovan (groin) will shift his rehab assignment to Triple-A Tacoma on Friday, Shannon Drayer of SeattleSports.com reports.
Analysis: Donovan was cleared to embark on a rehab assignment Wednesday in the Arizona Complex League. He'll take the next step in his recovery by playing in Triple-A, but given that he's been sidelined for nearly two months, Donovan will likely need to play in quite a few minor-league games before returning to the majors. |
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Julio Rodriguez Julio Rodriguez Idle Friday, could return Saturday
Fri, Jul 17, 2026, 4:27 PM
Rodriguez (concussion) is not in the Mariners' starting lineup against the Giants on Friday.
Analysis: Rodriguez has been on the 7-day injured list since July 3 after entering the league's concussion protocol. He's not quite ready to return following the All-Star break, but Mariners general manager Justin Hollander told reporters Friday that the hope is that Rodriguez is back in the lineup for Saturday's contest, per Tim Booth of The Seattle Times. With Rodriguez sidelined, Seattle will have Victor Robles in center field Friday while Randy Arozarena and Luke Raley man the corners. |
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Brendan Donovan Brendan Donovan Beginning assignment Wednesday
Wed, Jul 15, 2026, 9:01 PM
Donovan (groin) will begin a rehab assignment in the Arizona Complex League on Wednesday, Shannon Drayer of SeattleSports.com reports.
Analysis: Donovan was initially expected to begin his assignment in rookie ball earlier this month, but after several extra days of working out at the Mariners' Arizona complex, he's finally been cleared to test his strained left groin in a competitive setting. The 29-year-old has been on the shelf for nearly two full months, so the M's are likely to keep him in the minors for an extended period of time before adding him back to the active roster. |
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Brendan Donovan Brendan Donovan Still hasn't begun rehab assignment
Wed, Jul 15, 2026, 10:15 AM
Donovan (groin) still has not begun a minor-league rehab assignment.
Analysis: Donovan last played May 15 and has been dealing with groin issues since the eighth game of the season. He spent some time on the injured list in late April before returning to play in seven contests only to head back to the IL following an aggravation. Donovan started a running program last month and was expected to head out on a rehab assignment last week. He's been in Arizona but has yet to appear in any minor-league contests. It seems unlikely Donovan will be ready to rejoin the Mariners' lineup coming out of the All-Star break Friday against the Giants. |
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J.P. Crawford J.P. Crawford Three hits Sunday
Mon, Jul 13, 2026, 6:27 AM
Crawford went 3-for-4 with two doubles, three RBI and a run scored in Sunday's 8-2 win over Tampa Bay.
Analysis: Crawford extended Seattle's lead to 3-0 in the second inning with his two-out, two-run double off Ian Seymour before adding a third RBI with his second double in the ninth. It's a nice way to head into the All-Star break for Crawford, who'd gone 13 games without an RBI prior to Sunday -- he went 8-for-52 (.154) with a .453 OPS over that span. Overall, Crawford is slashing .218/.334/.359 with 10 homers, 38 runs scored, 28 RBI and one steal through 335 plate appearances this season. |
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Emerson Hancock Emerson Hancock X-rays return negative
Sun, Jul 12, 2026, 4:10 PM
Hancock had X-rays come back negative on his palm and middle finger after leaving Sunday's start against the Giants, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.
Analysis: Hancock was struck by a comebacker during the first frame Sunday and was pulled from the contest with two outs in the second inning. It appears as though the right-hander escaped with a bruise and should avoid a trip to the injured list. If the Mariners want to give Hancock some extra time to recover coming out of the All-Star break, they could simply slot him into the back end of the rotation rather than have him pitch in the first series of the second half against the Giants next weekend. |
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Emerson Hancock Emerson Hancock Exits with apparent injury
Sun, Jul 12, 2026, 1:25 PM
Hancock was removed from Sunday's start against the Rays with an apparent hand injury, Shannon Drayer of SeattleSports.com reports.
Analysis: The right-hander remained in the game after being struck in the hand by a comebacker during the opening frame, but he was lifted after issuing a two-out walk in the second inning. The specifics of the injury aren't clear, but the Mariners could provide more information in the near future. For now, the 27-year-old should be considered day-to-day. |
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Luke Raley Luke Raley Heading to bench Sunday
Sun, Jul 12, 2026, 12:45 PM
Raley is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rays.
Analysis: With southpaw Ian Seymour on the bump for the Rays, the left-handed-hitting Raley will take a seat for the first time since June 30. Weston Wilson will get the nod in right field in place of Raley, who went 5-for-30 with a 0:11 BB:K while starting the Mariners' first nine games of the month. |
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Dominic Canzone Dominic Canzone On bench for first-half finale
Sun, Jul 12, 2026, 10:34 AM
Canzone is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rays.
Analysis: Mariners president Jerry Dipoto indicated Tuesday that Canzone would no longer operate as a platoon player, but he'll still hit the bench Sunday while lefty Ian Seymour takes the mound for Tampa Bay. Cal Raleigh is resting his legs as the designated hitter while Mitch Garver starts behind the plate. |
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Colt Emerson Colt Emerson Taking seat Sunday
Sun, Jul 12, 2026, 10:31 AM
Emerson is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rays.
Analysis: The rookie shortstop has gone 3-for-25 with 12 strikeouts through his first eight contests in July and will hit the bench Sunday for the second time in Seattle's past three games. Barring an appearance off the bench. Emerson will close the first half of the season with seven homers, three steals, 20 RBI, 17 runs and a .201/.275/.396 slash line in 45 games. |
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Logan Gilbert Logan Gilbert Yields four runs in Saturday's loss
Sat, Jul 11, 2026, 7:36 PM
Gilbert (7-6) took the loss against the Rays on Saturday, allowing four runs on nine hits and two walks while striking out five across 6.2 innings.
Analysis: Gilbert was one hit shy from matching a career-high allowed that he set in August of 2022 against the Yankees. He limited the Rays to two runs through six innings and was in line for the quality start, but he allowed two baserunners in the seventh before being pulled, both of whom scored on a three-run homer from Ryan Vilade. Gilbert has yielded four earned runs in two of his last three starts and enters the All-Star break with a 3.32 ERA, 0.99 WHIP and 119:24 K:BB across 114 innings. |
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Nabbed in Round 4
Sat, Jul 11, 2026, 6:11 PM
The Mariners selected Lucas with the No. 129 overall pick in the 2026 First-Year Player Draft.
Analysis: Lucas was unranked by MLB Pipeline coming into the night, but he had a strong statistical season for UNC Wilmington. The third baseman slashed .312/.429/.556 with 12 homers, nine steals and more walks than strikeouts in 58 games this spring. |
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Third-round pick by Seattle
Sat, Jul 11, 2026, 5:34 PM
The Mariners selected Taylor with the No. 101 overall pick in the 2026 First-Year Player Draft.
Analysis: At Cincinnati, the 6-foot-5 right-hander was all-Big 12 in each of his three seasons. The slider is likely his best pitch. Taylor also showed the ability to shoulder a heavy workload during his collegiate career. |
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Going to Seattle
Sat, Jul 11, 2026, 4:10 PM
The Mariners selected Brown with the No. 65 overall pick in the 2026 First-Year Player Draft.
Analysis: A 6-foot-2 lefty hitter from LSU, Brown was an even better high school pitching prospect coming out of Louisiana than Kade Anderson a few years ago, but he now projects as a potential 20/20 center fielder. He slashed .309/.404/.642 with 16 home runs, nine steals and a 16.5 percent strikeout rate as a junior. |
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Lands with Mariners in first round
Sat, Jul 11, 2026, 2:40 PM
The Mariners selected Reese with the No. 24 overall pick in the 2026 First-Year Player Draft.
Analysis: A power-over-hit left-handed slugger from Mississippi State, Reese most recently played third base but could slide to the bottom of the defensive spectrum. He measures in at a sturdy 6-foot-4, 220 pounds with a somewhat lumbering gait, but he has a chance to provide enough offensive impact to make up for his poor athleticism and defense. Reese hit 45 homers in 119 games over the past two seasons after transferring from Houston after his freshman season. He logged an .846 OPS with a wood bat last summer in the Cape Cod League and he had an OPS over 1.100 against righties and lefties this spring. There's a chance his aggressive approach gets exposed at the higher levels of the minors, but Reese could be an everyday first baseman/designated hitter in a couple years if his swing decisions are adequate. |
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Julio Rodriguez Julio Rodriguez Not expected to play this weekend
Fri, Jul 10, 2026, 3:36 PM
Rodriguez (concussion) is not expected to be activated from the 7-day injured list for this weekend's series against the Rays, Shannon Drayer of SeattleSports.com reports.
Analysis: Rodriguez is eligible to come off the injured list Friday, but he's already not in the lineup for the series opener against the Rays, and it sounds like he's going to take the entire weekend set along with the All-Star break to rest up before the second half of the season. Luke Raley is starting in center field and batting sixth for Seattle against right-hander Nick Martinez on Friday. |
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