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Victor Robles Victor Robles In Friday's lineup
Fri, Jul 3, 2026, 5:56 PM
Robles (forearm) will start in center field and bat eighth against the Blue Jays on Friday.
Analysis: Robles was removed from Thursday's game against the Angels after taking a pitch to his right forearm. X-rays came back negative, and the veteran outfielder has been cleared for Friday's game. Robles should see an uptick in playing time for at least the next week after the Mariners placed Julio Rodriguez (concussion) on the 7-day injured list. |
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Cooper Criswell Cooper Criswell Moved to 60-day IL
Fri, Jul 3, 2026, 5:36 PM
Seattle transferred Criswell (shoulder) to the 60-day injured list Friday.
Analysis: The move opens up a spot on the 40-man roster that the Mariners needed for Miles Mastrobuoni, whose contract was selected from Triple-A Tacoma after Julio Rodriguez (concussion) was placed on the 7-day IL. Criswell was diagnosed with a Grade-1 pectoral strain in mid-June but has since been tagged with a shoulder strain. The move to the 60-day IL doesn't change his projected return for early August, though a clearer timeline will be established once Criswell embarks on a rehab assignment. |
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Miles Mastrobuoni Miles Mastrobuoni Back with Seattle
Fri, Jul 3, 2026, 5:32 PM
The Mariners selected Mastrobuoni's contract from Triple-A Tacoma on Friday.
Analysis: Mastrobuoni was DFA'd by the Mariners in mid-June but is back with the big club to provide depth in the outfield after Julio Rodriguez (concussion) was placed on the 7-day injured list. Mastrobuoni has spent most of the 2026 season in Triple-A, where he has a .603 OPS with five steals, one home run and three RBI over 71 plate appearances. |
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Julio Rodriguez Julio Rodriguez Officially placed on 7-day IL
Fri, Jul 3, 2026, 5:27 PM
The Mariners placed Rodriguez (concussion) on the 7-day injured list Friday.
Analysis: The move to the 7-day IL was an expected one once Rodriguez entered the league's concussion protocol following Thursday's game against the Angels. He's eligible to be reinstated from the IL on July 10, but whether Rodriguez returns before the All-Star break depends on how he progresses through concussion protocol. In a corresponding move, the Mariners selected Miles Mastrobuoni's contract from Triple-A Tacoma and transferred Cooper Criswell (shoulder) to the 60-day IL. |
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Julio Rodriguez Julio Rodriguez Expected to go on 7-day IL
Fri, Jul 3, 2026, 4:48 PM
The Mariners are expected to place Rodriguez on the 7-day concussion injured list Friday, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Rodriguez entered the league's concussion protocol following Thursday's game against the Angels, when he was removed after being hit in the back of the helmet by a throw from Nolan Schanuel in the first inning. Rodriguez will need to move through multiple checkpoints before being cleared of the concussion protocol but is eligible to be activated off the IL before the All-Star break. A corresponding move has yet to be announced, though Kremer notes that Miles Mastrobuoni has a locker ahead of Friday's series opener against the Blue Jays. |
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Victor Robles Victor Robles Removed early with forearm injury
Thu, Jul 2, 2026, 9:51 PM
Robles was removed from Thursday night's contest against the Angels in the fifth inning with a right forearm injury, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Robles took a 97.9 mph sinker from Walbert Urena off his right forearm in the bottom of the third inning, and he was later replaced in the outfield by Weston Wilson before the top of the fifth. Robles had already entered the game in place of Julio Rodriguez (head), and Seattle will now operate especially short-handed for the remainder of the contest. More information on the status of Robles will likely come following the conclusion of Thursday's series finale. |
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Julio Rodriguez Julio Rodriguez Exits early Thursday
Thu, Jul 2, 2026, 9:20 PM
Rodriguez was removed from Thursday night's contest against the Angels in the third inning after taking a blow to the head earlier in the game, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Rodriguez took a 78.2 mph throw from Nolan Schanuel off the back of his helmet while advancing to second base on a ground ball in the bottom of the first inning. After he was able to remain in the contest for an additional frame, he was replaced in center field by Victor Robles in the top of the third. Rodriguez will likely undergo additional testing to determine if he suffered a concussion. |
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Emerson Hancock Emerson Hancock Closing piggyback game Saturday
Thu, Jul 2, 2026, 5:37 PM
Hancock will be used as the latter half of a piggyback game with starter Logan Gilbert on Saturday, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.
Analysis: Hancock was set to follow Gilbert out of the bullpen last Saturday, but the Mariners decided shortly before the game to give them both their own separate starts during the weekend. The team will now revive their original plan this Saturday, which presumably involves Hancock remaining on the mound through the end of the game once Gilbert's day is done. The 27-year-old posted a 5.19 ERA and 1.15 WHIP across 26 innings in June, but he ended the month on a strong note while allowing just one earned run in 5.2 frames against Cleveland. |
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Logan Gilbert Logan Gilbert Getting piggybacked Saturday
Thu, Jul 2, 2026, 5:26 PM
Gilbert will be piggybacked by Emerson Hancock during the former's start against Toronto on Saturday, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.
Analysis: Gilbert and Hancock were originally supposed to work together in a piggyback game last weekend, but a last-minute change allowed the two pitchers to both make their own traditional starts. Now back in a piggyback plan, Gilbert could be limited to roughly five innings Saturday before Hancock steps in to close out the game. |
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Luke Raley Luke Raley Back in action Thursday
Thu, Jul 2, 2026, 4:00 PM
Raley (forearm) will start in right field and bat seventh Thursday against the Angels.
Analysis: Raley has missed each of the Mariners' last three games while dealing with a sore left forearm, but the issue appears to have subsided ahead of Thursday's series finale. He'll be looking to turn things around offensively after posting just a .398 OPS in 61 plate appearances during June. |
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Luke Raley Luke Raley Remaining on bench Tuesday
Tue, Jun 30, 2026, 6:18 PM
Raley (forearm) is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Angels.
Analysis: Raley will stay on the bench for a third straight game while he continues to deal with soreness in his non-throwing forearm. Weston Wilson will pick up the start in right field in Raley's stead. |
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Josh Simpson Josh Simpson Returns to Tacoma
Tue, Jun 30, 2026, 5:32 PM
The Mariners optioned Simpson to Triple-A Tacoma on Tuesday, Adam Jude of The Seattle Times reports.
Analysis: Simpson will head back to the minors after coughing up one run on two hits and a walk in just two-thirds of an inning during his lone appearance Sunday. Cole Wilcox was recalled from Tacoma to fill the open bullpen spot. |
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Cole Wilcox Cole Wilcox Back in big leagues
Tue, Jun 30, 2026, 5:29 PM
The Mariners recalled Wilcox from Triple-A Tacoma on Tuesday, Adam Jude of The Seattle Times reports.
Analysis: Wilcox was sent down to Triple-A in early May and has since turned in a 5.03 ERA and 1.30 WHIP alongside a 24:6 K:BB over 19.2 innings. Despite his subpar performance, he'll return to the big leagues to replace Josh Simpson and add a fresh arm to the Mariners' bullpen. |
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Dominic Canzone Dominic Canzone Idle Tuesday
Tue, Jun 30, 2026, 4:18 PM
Canzone is not in the lineup versus Angels on Tuesday.
Analysis: Canzone is absent from the lineup after starting in Monday's 6-2 win against the Angels, in which he went 1-for-4 with a home run. Randy Arozarena has the start as the designated hitter while Victor Robles gets the start in left field Tuesday. |
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Brendan Donovan Brendan Donovan Could begin rehab after homestand
Mon, Jun 29, 2026, 5:53 PM
Donovan (groin) ran sprints on the field Monday and will be re-evaluated after the Mariners' homestand to determine whether he's ready to begin a rehab assignment, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.
Analysis: The Mariners' homestand runs through Sunday, so Donovan is at least a week from playing in games. That timeline seemingly rules him out for a return before the All-Star break, though he could conceivably be ready for the start of the second half if all goes well. Donovan has been limited to just 25 games this season due to a recurring groin injury. |
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Luke Raley Luke Raley Remaining out of lineup
Mon, Jun 29, 2026, 5:45 PM
Raley (forearm) remains out of the lineup for Monday's contest versus the Angels.
Analysis: It's the second straight start Raley has missed as he deals with soreness in his left (non-throwing) forearm. He is considered day-to-day. Victor Robles will grab another start in right field for the Mariners while Raley rests. |
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Dominic Canzone Dominic Canzone Back in Seattle lineup
Mon, Jun 29, 2026, 5:42 PM
Canzone (hamstring) will start at designated hitter and bat third in Monday's game against the Angels.
Analysis: Canzone missed Sunday's game versus the Guardians while nursing a sore right hamstring. He's still not 100 percent but is feeling well enough to serve as the Mariners' DH, per Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times. Canzone leads Mariners regulars this season with an .891 OPS. |
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Rob Refsnyder Rob Refsnyder Lands on IL with knee injuries
Mon, Jun 29, 2026, 5:25 PM
The Mariners placed Refsnyder (knees) on the 10-day injured list Monday, Adam Jude of The Seattle Times reports.
Analysis: Refsnyder has gone 1-for-17 over his last seven games, and his poor performance at the plate may have been partially due to injuries to both of his knees. A minimum stint on the IL has the veteran outfielder in line to return to the majors July 9, though it's unclear whether he'll be back in action before or after the All-Star break. Buddy Kennedy -- who the Mariners acquired from the Giants on Sunday -- will take Refsnyder's spot on the 26-man roster. |
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Victor Robles Victor Robles Swipes three bags Sunday
Mon, Jun 29, 2026, 7:18 AM
Robles went 2-for-5 with three stolen bases and a run scored in Sunday's 6-5 loss to the Guardians.
Analysis: Robles doubled his stolen-base count for the season with his three steals Sunday -- he swiped just one bag over 12 games coming into the day while going 4-for-27 (.148). Robles has been limited to the short side of a platoon since returning from the IL in late May, though he could see more playing time in the short term with both Luke Raley (elbow) and Dominic Canzone (hamstring) dealing with injuries. Overall, Robles is slashing .242/.275/.273 with no home runs, two RBI and five runs scored across 69 plate appearances this year. |
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Buddy Kennedy Buddy Kennedy Headed to Seattle
Sun, Jun 28, 2026, 9:40 PM
Kennedy was traded from the Giants to the Mariners in return for cash Sunday, Justice delos Santos of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
Analysis: Kennedy was designated for assignment by San Francisco earlier in the day, and he will now join the Mariners organization. The 27-year-old went 0-for-7 with a walk and three strikeouts over seven contests with the Giants in early June. Kennedy has posted a far more impressive .321 average with eight home runs, 33 RBI, 40 runs scored and five stolen bases over 184 at-bats across 48 contests with Triple-A Sacramento, and he'll likely report to Triple-A Tacoma with his new squad. |
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