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Matt Brash Matt Brash Closing in on mound work
Sun, Aug 9, 2026, 2:36 PM
Mariners manager Dan Wilson said Saturday that Brash (lat) is "looming" closer to throwing a bullpen session, MLB.com reports.
Analysis: On the shelf since June 10 due to a Grade 1 right lat strain, Brash was able to begin a throwing progression a few weeks ago and has thus far been limited to playing catch. Brash has been gradually increasing the distance of his throwing without any apparent issues, so he looks poised to take the next step in his recovery program by getting back on a mound. Brash appears to be trending toward a late-August return from the 15-day injured list. |
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Cooper Criswell Cooper Criswell In midst of throwing progression
Sun, Aug 9, 2026, 2:33 PM
Mariners general manager Justin Hollander said July 31 that Criswell (shoulder) has resumed a throwing progression, MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Hollander didn't go into many specifics regarding where Criswell stood in his throwing progression beyond noting that he was about a week behind fellow reliever Matt Brash (lat), who had yet to resume throwing off a mound as of the July 31 update. With that in mind, Criswell looks like he's still limited to playing catch for the time being, so his return from the injured list wouldn't appear to be imminent. Criswell went on the shelf June 9 after being diagnosed with a right shoulder strain. |
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J.P. Crawford J.P. Crawford Recovering from injection for wrist
Sun, Aug 9, 2026, 2:29 PM
Mariners general manager Justin Hollander said July 31 that Crawford is expected to be "a couple weeks down" after requiring an injection to relieve inflammation in his left wrist, MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Crawford was expected to rest for 3-to-5 days following the injection, so he may have already started up the process of ramping back up. The veteran infielder is eligible to return from the injured list Sunday, but he looks like he'll need more time to complete a full range of baseball activities before the Mariners bring him back from the shelf. Brendan Donovan returned from the IL on Tuesday and has settled in as the Mariners' primary third baseman, so Crawford could be headed for a utility role once he's activated. |
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Brendan Donovan Brendan Donovan Resting against lefty
Sun, Aug 9, 2026, 2:22 PM
Donovan is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rays.
Analysis: The Mariners will keep the left-handed-hitting Donovan on the bench Sunday and go with Weston Wilson at third base while southpaw Ian Seymour draws the start for the Rays. Since returning from the injured list Tuesday, Donovan has started in four of six contests while going 2-for-13 at the dish. |
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Carlos Vargas Carlos Vargas Kicking off rehab stint Saturday
Sat, Aug 8, 2026, 4:32 PM
Vargas (lat) is expected to begin a minor-league rehab assignment with High-A Everett on Saturday night, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.
Analysis: Vargas has been sidelined due to a right lat strain since late March. The right-hander suffered a setback about a month later that caused him to pause his throwing progression, but he's since been able to work his way back to the point of taking part in minor-league games. Given the length of his absence, Vargas will likely need to make multiple rehab appearances before he's ready to be activated. |
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Cole Wilcox Cole Wilcox Sent to injured list
Fri, Aug 7, 2026, 4:02 PM
The Mariners placed Wilcox on the 15-day injured list Friday with a strained left oblique.
Analysis: Wilcox was forced from Thursday's game with the injury after allowing four runs (three earned) on three hits and one walk across two-thirds of an inning. Nick Davila was recalled from Triple-A Tacoma to take Wilcox's place in the bullpen. |
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Nick Davila Nick Davila Back with big club
Fri, Aug 7, 2026, 4:00 PM
The Mariners recalled Davila from Triple-A Tacoma on Friday.
Analysis: Cole Wilcox was placed on the 15-day IL with a left oblique strain in a corresponding move. Davila has pitched in 20 games out of the Seattle bullpen this season, logging a 3.57 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 9:11 K:BB across 22.2 innings. |
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Stuart Fairchild Stuart Fairchild Sent outright to Triple-A
Fri, Aug 7, 2026, 12:40 PM
Fairchild cleared waivers Friday and was outrighted to Triple-A Tacoma.
Analysis: The veteran outfielder will have the option to decline the assignment and elect free agency after he was DFA'd by Seattle on Tuesday. Fairchild appeared in one game for the team as a pinch runner last weekend against the Twins. In 12 games with Tacoma, he slashed .262/.415/.643 with three homers, six RBI, 12 runs scored, two stolen bases and a 7:11 BB:K. |
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Bryce Miller Bryce Miller Falls to Detroit
Thu, Aug 6, 2026, 6:44 PM
Miller (4-6) took the loss Thursday against the Tigers, allowing four runs on five hits and two walks across five innings. He struck out five.
Analysis: Detroit got to Miller early Thursday, scoring three runs in the first inning (two coming on a Dillon Dingler homer) before giving up a fourth run in the second. Miller managed to settle in and hold the Tigers scoreless over his final three frames, but Seattle couldn't climb out of the early hole in an eventual shutout defeat. The 27-year-old Miller's been slumping of late, going 0-4 with a 5.40 ERA across 26.1 innings in his last five outings. Overall, his ERA sits at 3.08 with a 0.95 WHIP and 79:15 K:BB across 79 innings this season. Miller will look to get back on track in his next start, tentatively scheduled to come on the road next week against the Yankees. |
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Cole Wilcox Cole Wilcox Leaves Thursday's game with injury
Thu, Aug 6, 2026, 5:42 PM
Wilcox left Thursday's game versus the Tigers due to left oblique tightness.
Analysis: Wilcox came on in relief with one out in the top of the seventh. He didn't inherit any runners, but he gave up three earned runs on a home run after allowing two singles. He was able to end the inning himself. With left oblique tightness, it can be expected that the right-hander will land on the injured list. |
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Gabe Speier Gabe Speier Issued three-game suspension
Thu, Aug 6, 2026, 1:16 PM
Major League Baseball suspended Speier for three games Thursday, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.
Analysis: Speier was ejected from Wednesday's game after intentionally hitting Gleyber Torres with a pitch and will now also receive a three-game ban for his actions. Speier will appeal the suspension, per McCosky, and he'll remain eligible to pitch until a final verdict is reached. |
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Brendan Donovan Brendan Donovan Exiting starting lineup
Thu, Aug 6, 2026, 12:39 PM
Donovan is not in the lineup for Thursday's contest versus the Tigers.
Analysis: Donovan returned from a nearly three-month long absence this week, going 1-for-7 at the plate in the first two games of the series. The Tigers are starting southpaw Framber Valdez in the series finale, but the left-handed-hitting Donovan not being in the lineup could be more about easing him back into action following a long layoff. Leo Rivas is handling third base in Donovan's stead. |
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Josh Naylor Josh Naylor Rare day off Thursday
Thu, Aug 6, 2026, 12:36 PM
Naylor is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Tigers.
Analysis: It's the first day off since June 17 for Naylor, who is in a 42-game homerless drought. Weston Wilson will fill in at first base and bat sixth for the Mariners. |
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Cal Raleigh Cal Raleigh Not in Thursday's lineup
Thu, Aug 6, 2026, 12:33 PM
Raleigh is absent from the lineup for Thursday's game versus the Tigers.
Analysis: Raleigh was hit by a pitch in the midsection during Wednesday's win over the Tigers, though he stayed in and finished the contest. He's likely sore, but his absence from Thursday's lineup could simply be due to it being an afternoon game after he started the last eight tilts. Jhonny Pereda will fill in at catcher in the series finale while Raleigh rests. |
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Will start when called up
Wed, Aug 5, 2026, 3:09 PM
President of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto said Tuesday that Anderson will serve as a starter for the Mariners once he's eventually called up from Double-A Arkansas later this season, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports. "We're not going to put Kade in the bullpen," Dipoto said. "He's the best starting pitcher in the minor leagues."
Analysis: Anderson has done his part to back up Dipoto's bold claim, as he's overwhelmed Texas League hitters to the tune of a 1.20 ERA, 0.66 WHIP and 119:12 K:BB in 82.1 innings through his first 16 starts in the pro ranks. Though Anderson moved up to sixth on the organizational starting pitching depth chart after Luis Castillo was traded to the White Sox over the weekend, the Mariners aren't yet ready to expand their five-man rotation to accommodate the 22-year-old lefty. Anderson is scheduled to meet with the Mariners' brass Wednesday to map out a plan for his call-up to Seattle in the coming weeks, but in the short term, he looks set to continue building innings at Double-A. The Mariners' commitment to eventually onboard Anderson as a starter down the stretch would at least enhance his fantasy utility, as his usage and opportunities to earn wins would be more predictable as a starter than if he were deployed as a multi-inning option out of the bullpen. |
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Luke Raley Luke Raley Likely done for season
Wed, Aug 5, 2026, 11:36 AM
Mariners general manager Justin Hollander said Tuesday that Raley is expected to miss the rest of the season after sustaining a left forearm strain, Adam Jude of The Seattle Times reports.
Analysis: Per MLB.com, Raley had been dealing with discomfort in his forearm/elbow for multiple weeks before the Mariners elected to place him on the injured list Saturday. The Mariners are still deciding on a treatment plan for Raley, with surgery seemingly not being ruled out. A right-handed thrower, Raley won't be affected by the injury in the field, but since he bats from the left side, he'll require a lengthy recovery even if he's able to avoid surgery and instead treats the injury with rest and rehab. Raley's injury was likely a major factor in the Mariners' acquisition Monday of Taylor Ward, who served as a designated hitter in Tuesday's loss to the Tigers but is expected to serve as Raley's primary replacement in right field. |
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Brendan Donovan Brendan Donovan Activated and starting Tuesday
Tue, Aug 4, 2026, 4:42 PM
Donovan (groin) was activated from the 10-day injured list Tuesday and is starting at third base versus the Tigers, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: As expected, Donovan is back Tuesday after a left groin strain kept him out since mid-May. The infielder should find work at the hot corner with J.P. Crawford on the 10-day injured list due to a wrist injury. The Mariners also activated Taylor Ward and recalled Jhonny Pereda from Triple-A Tacoma on Tuesday. In corresponding moves, the Mariners released Rob Refsnyder and Mitch Garver, and they designated Stuart Fairchild for assignment. |
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Stuart Fairchild Stuart Fairchild Designated for assignment
Tue, Aug 4, 2026, 4:41 PM
The Mariners designated Fairchild for assignment Tuesday.
Analysis: The Mariners selected Fairchild to the active roster Saturday, but he'll now lose his spot without making an appearance with the big club. Brendan Donovan (groin) was reinstated from the injured list in a corresponding move. |
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Jhonny Pereda Jhonny Pereda Recalled from Triple-A
Tue, Aug 4, 2026, 3:12 PM
The Mariners recalled Pereda from Triple-A Tacoma on Tuesday, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.
Analysis: The Mariners have released Mitch Garver and will carry Pereda as their backup catcher behind Cal Raleigh. Pereda has slashed .270/.324/.365 with two homers in 63 plate appearances with Seattle this season. |
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Taylor Ward Taylor Ward Shipped to Seattle
Mon, Aug 3, 2026, 11:44 AM
The Mariners acquired Ward from the Orioles on Monday in exchange for Alex Hoppe, Brock Moore and Harrison Kreiling, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Ward has clubbed only seven home runs this season after going deep a career-high 36 times in 2025, but he's remained a productive hitter thanks in large part to an 83:103 BB:K. The 32-year-old is making $12.18 million this season and is an impending free agent. |
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