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Recovers from forearm strain
Mon, May 18, 2026, 11:15 PM
Perez (forearm) was activated from the 7-day injured list Wednesday.
Analysis: Perez got off to a slow start to 2026 after being diagnosed with a forearm strain. He's since completed a rehab assignment and returned to Double-A Arkansas, where he's allowed three runs (one earned) on one hit and one walk while striking out three over two innings (two appearances). |
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Luis Castillo Luis Castillo Working as bulk reliever Tuesday
Mon, May 18, 2026, 7:30 PM
Castillo is expected to work as the primary reliever Tuesday against the White Sox, Adam Jude of The Seattle Times reports.
Analysis: Bryce Miller will draw the start and will likely work as long as he's effective, and then it'll be up to Castillo to take the mound. This will mark the right-hander's first relief appearance of his MLB career. It remains to be seen whether Castillo will remain in the bullpen going forward, but for the time being, it appears he's the odd man out of the starting rotation following Miller's return from the injured list. |
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J.P. Crawford J.P. Crawford In Seattle lineup
Mon, May 18, 2026, 5:11 PM
Crawford (triceps) will start at shortstop and bat leadoff in Monday's game versus the White Sox.
Analysis: Crawford had to depart Sunday's game against the Padres after being struck in the right triceps by a pitch. However, he managed to escape with merely a contusion and will not have to miss a start. |
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Brennen Davis Brennen Davis Added to roster and optioned
Mon, May 18, 2026, 4:37 PM
The Mariners selected Davis' contract from Triple-A Tacoma on Monday.
Analysis: Davis could have opted out of his minor-league contract, but the Mariners have elected to add the outfielder to their 40-man roster to prevent that from happening. The 26-year-old is sitting on a .281/.394/.548 batting line with eight home runs and a 20:38 BB:K over 38 contests with Tacoma this season. Davis has yet to appear in a major-league game. |
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Leo Rivas Leo Rivas Optioned to Tacoma
Mon, May 18, 2026, 4:34 PM
The Mariners optioned Rivas to Triple-A Tacoma on Monday.
Analysis: Rivas had been in the lineup for only four of the Mariners' past 10 games. The slick-fielding infielder has managed just a .131/.263/.172 batting line in 38 contests for Seattle this season. |
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Domingo Gonzalez Domingo Gonzalez Sent down to minors
Mon, May 18, 2026, 4:31 PM
The Mariners optioned Gonzalez to Triple-A Tacoma on Monday.
Analysis: Gonzalez is unscored upon in four relief outings for Seattle this season but nonetheless finds himself jettisoned back to the minors. Robinson Ortiz will absorb his spot on the roster and in the bullpen. |
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Patrick Wisdom Patrick Wisdom Activated from injured list
Mon, May 18, 2026, 4:29 PM
The Mariners activated Wisdom (oblique) from the 10-day injured list Monday.
Analysis: Wisdom was shelved for the last month of action with a left oblique strain but has been deemed ready to roll after playing eight rehab contests with Triple-A Tacoma. The 34-year-old is likely to serve primarily in a reserve role for Seattle. |
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Robinson Ortiz Robinson Ortiz Recalled from Triple-A
Mon, May 18, 2026, 4:25 PM
The Mariners recalled Ortiz from Triple-A Tacoma on Monday.
Analysis: Ortiz has earned his first big-league promotion after collecting a 1.69 ERA and 18:12 K:BB over 16 innings of work with Tacoma. The 26-year-old left will be making his major-league debut when/if he gets into a game. |
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Brendan Donovan Brendan Donovan Will miss more than minimum time
Mon, May 18, 2026, 1:04 PM
Mariners general manager Justin Hollander said Sunday that Donovan will receive a platelet-rich plasma injection for his strained left groin as well as his adductor and is expected to resume baseball activity in 2-to-3 weeks, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Seattle placed Donovan on the 10-day injured list Sunday, and given that he won't be on track to resume on-field activity for at least another two weeks, he's not a candidate to return to action when first eligible May 26 and will see his absence extend into June. Donovan previously missed about three weeks of action earlier this season after straining the same groin, so the Mariners could proceed more cautiously with bringing him back from the shelf this time around. For however long Donovan is out of action, Colt Emerson is expected to serve as the Mariners' everyday third baseman. |
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Colt Emerson Draws walk in debut
Mon, May 18, 2026, 6:19 AM
Emerson went 0-for-2 with a walk and a run scored in Sunday's 8-3 loss to the Padres.
Analysis: While Emerson was held hitless in his major-league debut, he did score Seattle's first run of the game after drawing a lead-off walk in the sixth inning. The 20-year-old Emerson was recalled from Triple-A to serve as the Mariners' primary third baseman in the absence of Brendan Donovan (groin), though he could also now see time at shortstop after J.P. Crawford (triceps) left Sunday's contest after he was hit by a pitch. Emerson appeared in 38 games at Triple-A Tacoma this season, where he slashed .255/.347/.469 with seven homers and 10 stolen bases. |
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J.P. Crawford J.P. Crawford Dealing with contusion
Sun, May 17, 2026, 9:44 PM
Crawford suffered a right triceps contusion in Sunday night's 8-3 loss to the Padres, Shannon Drayer of SeattleSports.com reports.
Analysis: Crawford sustained the injury when he was hit by a 91.6 mph fastball from San Diego's starter Lucas Giolito in the third frame. The shortstop remained in the contest for the following inning, but he was struggling to extend his arm due to inflammation, according to manager Dan Wilson. The Mariners are set to begin a three-game series at home against the White Sox on Monday, and Crawford's availability will likely hinge on if the inflammation has gone down. |
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J.P. Crawford J.P. Crawford Exits early Sunday
Sun, May 17, 2026, 7:26 PM
Crawford exited Sunday night's contest versus the Padres in the fifth inning after being hit by a pitch on his right arm earlier in the contest, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Crawford took a 91.6 mph fastball from Lucas Giolito off his right triceps in the bottom of the third inning, and he ultimately exited the contest before the top of the fifth frame. The fact that he was able to remain in the game for an additional inning after being hit is a positive sign, but more information on his status will likely come in the near future. Leo Rivas replaced Crawford at shortstop, batting atop Seattle's lineup against San Diego. |
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Batting ninth in major-league debut
Sun, May 17, 2026, 4:44 PM
Emerson was called up from Triple-A Tacoma and is batting ninth in Sunday's series finale versus the Padres, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Emerson will make his major-league debut as the starter at third base after Brendan Donovan (groin) was placed on the 10-day injured list Sunday. Emerson has posted a .255 average with seven home runs, 26 RBI, 26 runs scored and 10 stolen bases over 145 at-bats in 38 contests with Tacoma so far this year. In Donovan's absence, Emerson is expected to operate as Seattle's primary third baseman. |
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Brendan Donovan Brendan Donovan Placed on 10-day IL
Sun, May 17, 2026, 4:23 PM
Donovan (groin) was placed on the 10-day injured list Sunday, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.
Analysis: Donovan was set to miss a second straight contest with an undisclosed injury, but he will now be forced to miss at least 10 days while nursing a left groin strain. The move was made retroactive to Saturday, so the earliest that he could return to action is May 26. In the meantime, the Mariners called up top prospect Colt Emerson ahead of their series finale against the Padres on Sunday. |
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Promotion on tap
Sun, May 17, 2026, 3:40 PM
The Mariners are expected to call up Emerson from Triple-A Tacoma on Sunday, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.
Analysis: The 20-year-old is Seattle's top prospect and is traveling to join the big club after being scratched from Tacoma's lineup Sunday. It'll be the first taste of the majors for Emerson after inking an eight-year, $95 million extension with the Mariners in late March. Brendan Donovan (undisclosed) is sitting out a second consecutive game Sunday after recently returning from a groin strain, which could mean that third base is Emerson's clearest path to playing time. It's not yet clear if Donovan will require a trip to the IL, however. |
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Mitch Garver Mitch Garver Good to go Sunday
Sun, May 17, 2026, 2:34 PM
Garver (back) is starting behind the plate and batting eighth Sunday against the Padres, Shannon Drayer of SeattleSports.com reports.
Analysis: The veteran catcher was scratched from Saturday's lineup due to lower-back tightness, but he's back in the starting nine for Sunday's series finale. Garver has a .173/.348/.250 slash line in 66 plate appearances this year but is primed to see steady playing time for at least the near future with Cal Raleigh (oblique) on the injured list. |
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Brendan Donovan Brendan Donovan Remaining on bench Sunday
Sun, May 17, 2026, 2:30 PM
Donovan (undisclosed) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Padres, Shannon Drayer of SeattleSports.com reports.
Analysis: Donovan was scratched from Saturday's lineup due to what the Mariners labeled a "load-management decision," and he finds himself on the bench for a second straight game Sunday. The 29-year-old has gone 6-for-28 with two extra-base hits in seven contests since coming back from a groin strain in early May. According to Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times, manager Dan Wilson said Donovan could be available off the bench Sunday, depending how he is feeling during his pregame work. |
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Logan Gilbert Logan Gilbert Serves up three homers in defeat
Sat, May 16, 2026, 11:13 PM
Gilbert (2-4) took the loss against San Diego on Saturday, allowing seven runs on five hits and two walks while striking out five batters over 6.2 innings.
Analysis: Gilbert struggled to keep the ball in the park, as three of the five hits he gave up were homers. The right-hander surrendered just four home runs over his first seven starts, but he's now given up seven long balls across his past three outings. Gilbert did at least give the Mariners 6.2 innings of work, and he's completed at least six frames in each of his past three starts. However, the seven runs he allowed Saturday were his most in an appearance this season and pushed his ERA up from 3.78 to 4.45. |
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Brendan Donovan Brendan Donovan Scratched due to load management
Sat, May 16, 2026, 10:05 PM
Donovan (undisclosed) was scratched from Saturday's lineup against the Padres as part of a load-management decision by Mariners manager Dan Wilson, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Donovan has been dealing with a lingering groin injury this season, which caused him to land on the 10-day injured list in late April. He was reinstated from the IL on May 7 and has gone 6-for-28 (.214) with two runs since his return, but Donovan is considered day-to-day in the short term. That means Leo Rivas should see more work at third base on days when Donovan is sidelined. |
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Mitch Garver Mitch Garver Dealing with back injury
Sat, May 16, 2026, 9:34 PM
Garver was scratched from Saturday's lineup against the Padres due to lower-back tightness, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.
Analysis: Jhonny Pereda ended up starting behind home plate Saturday, and it's unclear whether Garver will be available for Sunday's series finale. Cal Raleigh (oblique) landed on the 10-day injured list Thursday, so Pereda would be the Mariners' top catcher if Garver were to also miss extended time. |
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