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Cal Raleigh Cal Raleigh Shut down one week
Fri, May 15, 2026, 7:04 PM
The Mariners will shut Raleigh (oblique) down for a week before reevaluating him, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.
Analysis: The results of Raleigh's MRI were reportedly better than the one he received earlier in the month, but after placing him on the injured list Thursday, the Mariners will give the slugging catcher a week to focus on rest and recovery. His period of no activity will almost certainly require him to spend more than the 10-day minimum on the shelf, and a clearer timeline for his return may take shape after his reevaluation. In the meantime, Mitch Garver and Jhonny Pereda will share backstop duties for the M's. |
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Luke Raley Luke Raley Power surge continues in win
Thu, May 14, 2026, 5:10 PM
Raley went 2-for-5 with a three-run home run and an additional run scored in Thursday's 8-3 win over Houston.
Analysis: The 31-year-old outfielder is surging in the power department, crushing five homers in his last eight games. Raley is firmly working himself onto fantasy radars, slashing .300/.364/.657 with seven big flies, two doubles, one triple and 20 RBI over his last 26 contests (78 plate appearances) to raise his season OPS to .922. However, the left-handed-hitting Raley has taken a mere four at-bats versus southpaws this year, which could make it more difficult to roster him in mixed leagues. |
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Luis Castillo Luis Castillo Finally gets into win column
Thu, May 14, 2026, 4:14 PM
Castillo (1-4) earned the win Thursday against the Astros, allowing three runs on four hits and three walks in 5.2 innings. He struck out six.
Analysis: Castillo was working on a bounce-back start Thursday, giving up a lone run over his first five frames, but the Astros got to him for two more runs in the sixth inning to mar his outing. The Mariners might have left the 33-year-old right-hander in the game for a bit too long, considering the hurler tossed a season-high 108 pitches. Castillo has now yielded at least three runs in three straight outings and six of his last eight, posting a disappointing 6.34 ERA, 1.57 WHIP and 43:16 K:BB over 44 innings in 2026. He's tentatively lined up to piggyback off Bryce Miller early next week versus the White Sox, which would mark Castillo's first career relief appearance if the plan holds up. |
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Matt Brash Matt Brash Ready for rehab games
Thu, May 14, 2026, 1:46 PM
Brash (lat) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Tacoma on Thursday, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Brash resumed throwing off the mound earlier this week and is now ready to test things out in a game setting. The setup reliever has been out for all of May with right lat inflammation but appears close to a return if he can avoid a setback. |
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Brennen Davis Brennen Davis Healthy, mashing at Triple-A
Thu, May 14, 2026, 12:31 PM
Davis is slashing .286/.401/.571 with eight home runs, a 12.9 percent walk rate and a 23.8 percent strikeout rate in 34 games for Triple-A Tacoma.
Analysis: The 26-year-old outfielder had an impressive spring training before suffering a hamstring injury in mid March. He has missed extensive time over the years, sapping much of his speed and athleticism, but Davis has developed into one of the most feared sluggers at Triple-A. He boasts a 51.7 percent Statcast hard-hit rate, a 144 wRC+ and .286 ISO while upping his contact rate from 66.7 percent at Triple-A last year to 71.6 percent this year. |
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Josh Simpson Josh Simpson Sent down to minors
Thu, May 14, 2026, 11:34 AM
The Mariners optioned Simpson to Triple-A Tacoma on Thursday.
Analysis: Simpson pitched one-third of an inning against Houston on Wednesday and will now make his return to Triple-A in order to make room for Jose Ferrer's return from the paternity list. Simpson made three appearances after being called up May 4, registering a 7.71 ERA with three strikeouts. |
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Jose A. Ferrer Jose A. Ferrer Back from paternity leave
Thu, May 14, 2026, 11:29 AM
The Mariners activated Ferrer from the paternity leave list Thursday.
Analysis: Ferrer missed the first three games of the series against the Astros as he welcomed a new baby to the family, but he'll be available for Thursday's finale. The hard-throwing southpaw has been terrific in his first season as a setup man in Seattle, boasting a 1.80 ERA and 16:3 K:BB over 20 innings. |
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Jhonny Pereda Jhonny Pereda Back to majors
Thu, May 14, 2026, 11:02 AM
Seattle recalled Pereda from Triple-A Tacoma on Thursday.
Analysis: Pereda is back with the big-league club after being optioned to Tacoma on Friday. The 30-year-old's quick return is due to Cal Raleigh's (oblique) placement on the IL. Although Pereda recorded just five plate appearances in his first Mariners stint, but he should be in line for more action this time around as he splits time behind the plate with Mitch Garver while Raleigh is sidelined. |
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Cal Raleigh Cal Raleigh Placed on IL for first time
Thu, May 14, 2026, 11:01 AM
The Mariners placed Raleigh on the 10-day injured list Thursday with a right oblique strain, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Raleigh tweaked his oblique Wednesday in Houston and has landed on the IL for the first time in his career. Oblique strains typically result in longer than minimum absences, but more will be known about Raleigh's timetable once the Mariners return to Seattle and he's examined further. Mitch Garver and Jhonny Pereda will share catching duties for Seattle while Raleigh is out. |
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Cal Raleigh Cal Raleigh Held out of Seattle lineup
Thu, May 14, 2026, 10:13 AM
Raleigh (side) is not in the lineup for Thursday's contest in Houston.
Analysis: Raleigh had to be removed from Wednesday's contest after tweaking something in his right side. He missed three games with a similar injury earlier this month, though it's unclear at this point whether Raleigh will need an MRI or a trip to the injured list. Mitch Garver is starting at catcher and batting eighth in Thursday's series finale. |
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Cal Raleigh Cal Raleigh Removed with injury
Wed, May 13, 2026, 10:35 PM
Raleigh was removed from Wednesday's game against the Astros with an apparent right side injury, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Raleigh was spotted wincing in pain and grabbing at his right side during the eighth inning, and he was replaced on defense when Seattle took the field in the ninth. The slugging backstop missed three games earlier this month due to soreness on the same side, and although the severity of his latest flare-up is unknown, the Mariners may now have to send him to the injured list. Mitch Garver would start any games that Raleigh has to miss. |
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Brendan Donovan Brendan Donovan Taking seat Wednesday
Wed, May 13, 2026, 6:10 PM
Donovan is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Astros.
Analysis: Since returning from the injured list Friday, Donovan hasn't experienced any reported setbacks with the strained groin that forced him to the shelf April 20. Consider his absence from the lineup Wednesday a maintenance day, as the Mariners are presumably aiming to ease Donovan back into an everyday role coming off the injury. Leo Rivas will step in at third base in place of Donovan, who has gone 2-for-18 with a walk and a run scored since being reinstated from the IL. |
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Cal Raleigh Cal Raleigh Brings end to 0-for-38 slump
Wed, May 13, 2026, 12:01 PM
Raleigh went 2-for-4 with a walk and three runs in Tuesday's 10-2 win over the Astros.
Analysis: After drawing a walk in the first inning, Raleigh's hitless skid continued in his next two at-bats with a strikeout and a flyout, but he finally put an end to an 0-for-38 stretch at the plate in the seventh, when he sent a hard-hit single into right center. Raleigh followed with another base hit off AJ Blubaugh in his final at-bat off the night, offering hope to fantasy managers that better days are ahead for the reigning American League MVP runner-up. Even after reaching base three times Tuesday, Raleigh is still maintaining a lowly .249 on-base percentage for the season, placing him 171st among baseball's 176 qualified hitters. |
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Jose Suarez Jose Suarez Booted off 40-man roster
Wed, May 13, 2026, 11:46 AM
The Mariners designated Suarez for assignment Wednesday.
Analysis: Suarez has now been dropped from a 40-man roster for a fourth time in 2026, with Atlanta (twice) and the Orioles having also designated him for assignment. Despite posting a bloated 6.38 ERA and 2.07 WHIP over 18.1 innings between Atlanta and Seattle this season, Suarez has excelled at making bats miss (career-best 26.7 K%). He could maintain some appeal for teams looking to bolster their swingman depth. |
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Bryce Miller Bryce Miller Activated for season debut
Wed, May 13, 2026, 11:40 AM
The Mariners reinstated Miller (oblique) from the 15-day injured list ahead of his scheduled start Wednesday in Houston.
Analysis: The 27-year-old will be making his 2026 debut for the Mariners after spending the first seven weeks of the season on the shelf while recovering from a left oblique strain that he sustained early in spring training. Miller is coming off a rough 2025 campaign in which he compiled a 5.28 ERA and a middling 10.2 K-BB% over 18 starts during the regular season, though he fared better over his three playoff starts. The right-hander was generally sharp over his four-start rehab assignment (1.98 ERA, 1.17 WHIP, 14:7 K:BB in 13.2 innings), but he'll likely need to perform well upon his return from the shelf to ensure he maintains a spot in the Seattle rotation for the long haul. While Miller will receive a standalone start Wednesday, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times relays that the Mariners plan to have him piggyback with the struggling Luis Castillo for a game during next week's series versus the White Sox. How Miller and Castillo perform in their next two appearances could determine which of the two remains in a starting role when the Mariners condense from a six-man to five-man rotation. |
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Dominic Canzone Dominic Canzone Lifts grand slam in win
Tue, May 12, 2026, 10:55 PM
Canzone went 1-for-4 with a grand slam and a sacrifice fly in Tuesday's 10-2 win over the Astros.
Analysis: Canzone set a career high with five RBI in this contest. He hit the grand slam in the fourth inning to blow the game open for the Mariners, and he added the sac fly as icing in the ninth. This may be the jump start he needs to get back on track -- even with this effort, he's just 3-for-19 with a 3:6 BB:K over 10 games in May. For the season, he's hitting .256 with a .797 OPS, four homers, 18 RBI, 12 runs scored, seven doubles and a stolen base over 97 plate appearances. Canzone is handling a platoon role as the Mariners' preferred designated hitter against right-handed pitchers, though he could fill in as a corner outfielder if injuries pile up. |
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Randy Arozarena Randy Arozarena Perfect at plate Tuesday
Tue, May 12, 2026, 10:50 PM
Arozarena went 4-for-4 with a two-run home run, two doubles, a hit-by-pitch, three total RBI, one stolen base and four runs scored in Tuesday's 10-2 win over the Astros.
Analysis: Arozarena filled up the box score from the No. 5 spot in the order. He hit the homer in the second inning before continuing an impressive performance throughout the game. Arozarena has hit safely in his last six contests, going 12-for-23 (.522) in that span, though all of his knocks over the previous five games were singles. For the season, the outfielder is batting .303 with an .854 OPS, four homers, 16 RBI, 31 runs scored, 11 doubles and 10 stolen bases across 43 games. |
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Bryan Woo Bryan Woo Strikes out nine in win
Tue, May 12, 2026, 10:46 PM
Woo (3-2) allowed two runs on four hits and two walks while striking out nine over six innings to earn the win Tuesday against the Astros.
Analysis: Woo threw 74 of 104 pitches for strikes, earning a second straight win. He matched his season-high in strikeouts, a mark he's reached in three of his nine starts so far. He's also recorded six quality starts, though a couple of bad outings have taken a toll on his overall numbers. Woo has pitched to a 3.91 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 47:10 K:BB through 53 innings over nine starts this season. The Mariners' rotation is getting a boost Wednesday with the return of Bryce Miller (oblique), which will likely push Woo's next start to next week in a home matchup against the White Sox. |
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Julio Rodriguez Julio Rodriguez Smacks seventh homer
Mon, May 11, 2026, 11:20 PM
Rodriguez went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Monday's 3-1 win over Houston.
Analysis: Rodriguez blasted a 414-foot solo homer, his seventh of the season, to extend Seattle's lead to 3-0 in the third inning. After a lackluster start to the campaign, the center fielder is slashing .344/.364/.703 with six homers, 11 RBI, 12 runs and a stolen base over his past 15 games. Overall, the 25-year-old owns a .793 OPS across 42 games to pair with great speed and a strong defensive reputation in center field. |
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Andres Munoz Andres Munoz Tallies eighth save
Mon, May 11, 2026, 11:08 PM
Munoz picked up the save in Monday's 3-1 victory over the Astros. He allowed a hit and no walks while striking out one over a scoreless inning.
Analysis: Munoz needed 14 pitches (11 strikes) to close out the Astros, with a two-out single from Jose Altuve representing the lone baserunner in a clean ninth inning. Widely regarded as one of the best closers in baseball, the hard-throwing right-hander's numbers haven't been particularly pretty early in 2026, though a five-run implosion against the Padres on April 15 has played a major role in inflating his season statistics. Through 16 innings (17 appearances), Munoz owns a 5.63 ERA and 1.38 WHIP with a 3-3 record, 26:7 K:BB and eight saves. |
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