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Bryce Miller Bryce Miller Was available out of bullpen Wednesday
Thu, Aug 27, 2026, 11:40 AM
Miller was available to pitch out of the bullpen but did not appear in Wednesday's loss to the Phillies, Adam Jude of The Seattle Times reports.
Analysis: Wednesday's starter, Bryan Woo, was making the start after missing his previous turn with shoulder soreness, so the Mariners wanted to have Miller available as protection on his bullpen day, if needed. However, according to Jude, while no one has approached Miller about a permanent move to the bullpen, it's something that's being considered. Seattle is currently operating with a six-man rotation following the promotion of Kade Anderson, but shifting Miller to relief and reverting to a five-man setup is possible. After posting a 2.18 ERA and 65:9 K:BB over 57.2 innings in the first half, Miller has logged a 7.18 ERA and 27:16 K:BB across 36.1 second-half frames. His next turn comes up Sunday in Toronto, but Seattle has yet to announce its probable pitchers for this weekend. |
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Bryan Woo Bryan Woo Stumbles vs. Phillies
Wed, Aug 26, 2026, 6:22 PM
Woo (9-9) took the loss Wednesday against the Phillies, allowing six runs on five hits and a walk over four innings. He struck out five.
Analysis: Woo was limited to 76 pitches Wednesday after missing his last start due to shoulder soreness, though he may have gotten an early hook regardless -- the Phillies tagged Woo for six runs over the first two innings, highlighted by a pair of home runs. In his previous three starts, Woo had given up just two runs across 18 innings while posting a 0.67 WHIP. His ERA now sits at 4.36 on the season with a 1.10 WHIP and 142:30 K:BB over 25 starts (142.1 innings). Woo will look to bounce back his next time out, tentatively lined up for next week in Boston. |
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Josh Naylor Josh Naylor Heading to bench against lefty
Wed, Aug 26, 2026, 1:28 PM
Naylor is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Phillies.
Analysis: Naylor will hit the bench for the first time since Aug. 11, with the left-handed-hitting first baseman getting the afternoon off while the Phillies send a southpaw (Jesus Luzardo) to the bump. Patrick Wisdom will step in at first base in place of Naylor, who has been sizzling at the plate lately with a .367/.400/.500 slash line, two home runs, three steals, seven RBI and six runs over his past 15 games. |
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Dominic Canzone Dominic Canzone Taking seat against lefty
Wed, Aug 26, 2026, 12:44 PM
Canzone is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Phillies.
Analysis: The lefty-swinging Canzone has been an everyday player for the Mariners in the second half, but he's getting a day off Wednesday as the Phillies go with southpaw Jesus Luzardo on the bump. Jhonny Pereda enters the lineup at catch, while Cal Raleigh will serve as the designated hitter as Taylor Ward plays right field. |
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Cole Young Cole Young Rare breather Wednesday
Wed, Aug 26, 2026, 12:38 PM
Young is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Phillies.
Analysis: It's only the second day off all season for the left-handed-hitting Young, who will grab a seat as the Phillies send southpaw Jesus Luzardo to the bump. Brock Rodden will slot in at second base in Young's stead. |
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Andres Munoz Andres Munoz Collects 24th save Tuesday
Wed, Aug 26, 2026, 8:17 AM
Munoz walked two and struck out two over a scoreless ninth inning to earn the save in Tuesday's 4-1 win over Philadelphia.
Analysis: Munoz made things interesting by issuing a pair of walks while protecting a three-run advantage, but he prevented Philadelphia from capitalizing and closed the game with a strikeout of Bryan De La Cruz. The right-hander converted his 24th save in 32 opportunities, though his 4.28 ERA remains unusually high compared to his previous work as Seattle's closer. |
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Cal Raleigh Cal Raleigh Homers again Tuesday
Wed, Aug 26, 2026, 6:57 AM
Raleigh went 1-for-2 with a solo home run and two walks in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Phillies.
Analysis: Raleigh got the Mariners on the board in the second inning, tying the game 1-1 with a 362-foot shot off Aaron Nola, his 18th homer of the season and fourth in his last two games. Raleigh looks to finally be heating up down the stretch in what's been a brutal campaign overall -- he's batting .348 (8-for-23) with six homers while striking out just five times in his last nine contests. Through 412 plate appearances this year, Raleigh is still slashing just .169/.286/.346 with 52 RBI and 32 runs scored. |
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George Kirby George Kirby Rebounds vs. Phillies
Wed, Aug 26, 2026, 6:50 AM
Kirby (9-10) earned the win Tuesday over the Phillies, allowing one run on six hits and a walk across 7.2 innings. He struck out nine.
Analysis: It was an excellent bounce-back outing from Kirby, who had given up 11 runs across eight innings in his previous two starts. The right-hander held Philadelphia to a lone second-inning run and needed just 92 pitches to work into the eighth inning. The 28-year-old Kirby lowered his ERA to 4.02 on the season with a 1.33 WHIP and 126:34 K:BB across 25 starts (147.2 innings) this season. He's currently lined up to face the Red Sox on the road his next time out. |
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Leo Rivas Leo Rivas Optioned back to minors
Tue, Aug 25, 2026, 3:19 PM
The Mariners optioned Rivas to Triple-A Tacoma on Tuesday.
Analysis: He's clearing off the roster to make space for the return of J.P. Crawford (wrist). Rivas has slashed an ugly .147/.270/.190 across 47 games in the majors this season. |
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J.P. Crawford J.P. Crawford Returns from injured list
Tue, Aug 25, 2026, 3:17 PM
The Mariners activated Crawford (wrist) from the 10-day injured list Tuesday.
Analysis: Crawford has been shelved for all of August with left wrist inflammation, but he's been cleared to return after going 4-for-11 with one home run in three rehab games with Triple-A Tacoma. With Colt Emerson slated for season-ending wrist surgery Wednesday, Crawford is poised to serve as the Mariners' regular shortstop the rest of the way. |
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Cole Young Cole Young Homers Monday
Tue, Aug 25, 2026, 1:08 PM
Young went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Monday's 9-2 win over the Phillies.
Analysis: Young extended Seattle's lead to 8-2 in the fifth inning with his 16th homer of the year, a 356-foot shot off Zack Wheeler. It's an encouraging sign for Young, who had been struggling mightily at the plate coming into Monday's contest -- he'd gone just 1-for-25 while striking out at a 31 percent rate in his previous seven games. Overall, the 23-year-old Young is slashing .251/.310/.393 through 530 plate appearances this season with 62 runs scored, 57 RBI and three steals. |
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Brendan Donovan Brendan Donovan Showing signs of improvement
Mon, Aug 24, 2026, 6:23 PM
The Mariners stated Monday that Donovan's concussion symptoms are starting to improve, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Donovan was placed on the 7-day concussion injured list Sunday after he was struck by a ball in the batting cage over the weekend. He's eligible to be activated from the IL on Saturday in Toronto, though it remains to be seen whether he'll be ready. Donovan's progress over the next few days will likely determine whether he's able to be activated following a minimum stay on the shelf. |
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Colt Emerson Colt Emerson Set for season-ending wrist surgery
Mon, Aug 24, 2026, 5:07 PM
Emerson will undergo season-ending left wrist surgery Wednesday, Adam Jude of The Seattle Times reports.
Analysis: The exact nature of the procedure is not clear, but Emerson is expected to be 100 percent recovered in time for spring training. The rookie infielder finishes his season having slashed .190/.246/.335 with eight home runs, three stolen bases and a 15:83 BB:K over 69 games. Despite the lackluster first stint in the big leagues, Emerson is the odds-on favorite to open the 2027 campaign as the Mariners' starting shortstop. |
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Bryan Woo Bryan Woo Confident to start Wednesday
Mon, Aug 24, 2026, 4:59 PM
Woo (shoulder) told reporters Monday that he's "100 percent confident" he will make his scheduled start against the Phillies on Wednesday, Adam Jude of The Seattle Times reports.
Analysis: Woo has been working through right shoulder soreness, which shortened his last start against the Astros on Aug. 16 and caused him to skip a turn in the rotation Friday against the Cubs. He felt optimistic after throwing a bullpen session Sunday, and it appears the right-hander will toe the rubber for Wednesday's series finale. Woo has a 9-8 record over 24 starts this season with a 4.10 ERA, 1.08 WHIP and 137:29 K:BB across 138.1 innings. |
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J.P. Crawford J.P. Crawford Could be activated Tuesday
Mon, Aug 24, 2026, 4:51 PM
Crawford (wrist) has rejoined the Mariners in Seattle and could be activated from the 10-day injured list as soon as Tuesday, Adam Jude of The Seattle Times reports.
Analysis: Crawford has been sidelined for all of August with left wrist inflammation, but he's nearly ready to roll after going 4-for-11 with one home run in three rehab games with Triple-A Tacoma. With Colt Emerson (wrist) and Brendan Donovan (concussion) shelved, Crawford should see plenty of playing time on the left side of the Mariners' infield, once he's activated. |
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Jhonathan Diaz Jhonathan Diaz Goes unclaimed off waivers
Mon, Aug 24, 2026, 12:52 PM
The Mariners outrighted Diaz to Triple-A Tacoma on Monday.
Analysis: Diaz will stick around in the Mariners organization after going unclaimed off waivers when he was designated for assignment Saturday. The 29-year-old lefty's stay on the 40-man roster and 26-man active roster lasted just three days, with Diaz allowing one run on two hits and no walks over 1.1 innings in his lone relief appearance. |
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Bryce Miller Bryce Miller Pitching through minor lat issue
Mon, Aug 24, 2026, 11:06 AM
Miller conceded after Sunday's loss to the Cubs that he's dealt with a minor right lat injury since his July 24 start against the Rangers, Adam Jude of The Seattle Times reports.
Analysis: Miller had a start pushed back one day when he first began feeling discomfort in his lat. He's taken the ball on turn since then, but the results have not been there, with the hurler logging a 7.92 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 21:15 K:BB over 30.2 frames covering his last six outings. A move to the bullpen for Miller is possible, but the health of Bryan Woo (shoulder) complicates the decision. For now, Miller is tentatively lined up to start Sunday's game in Toronto. |
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Victor Robles Victor Robles Pair of steals in Sunday's loss
Sun, Aug 23, 2026, 10:43 PM
Robles went 1-for-3 with a run scored, a walk and two steals in Sunday's loss against the Cubs.
Analysis: Robles was active on the bases in the second inning, swiping second base before stealing third and scoring on a throwing error on the play. Sunday marked the outfielder's second multi-steal effort of the season, with the other instance coming June 28 against the Guardians. In 145 plate appearances this year, Robles is hitting .262/.322/.315 with no homers, nine RBI, 14 runs and 10 stolen bases. |
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Randy Arozarena Randy Arozarena Crushes 20th homer
Sun, Aug 23, 2026, 10:37 PM
Arozarena went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and a walk in Sunday's 19-2 loss to the Cubs.
Analysis: After crushing a walk-off two-run homer Saturday, Arozarena opened the scoring with a leadoff long ball in the bottom of the first inning Sunday. The left fielder has now tallied 20 homers and 20 stolen bases through 123 games in 2026, marking his sixth straight 20-20 campaign. While the Mariners have struggled and are fighting for a spot in the postseason, Arozarena has done his part offensively in August, slashing .250/.341/.563 with seven homers, 10 RBI and 16 runs across 20 contests this month. |
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Bryan Woo Bryan Woo Optimistic after bullpen session
Sun, Aug 23, 2026, 10:17 PM
Woo (shoulder) completed a successful bullpen session Sunday, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Woo last pitched Aug. 16 against the Astros, exiting the contest after having tossed six innings of two-run ball while throwing 75 total pitches. The right-hander was lifted due to right shoulder soreness, and his next turn in the rotation was skipped. Woo left Sunday's bullpen session feeling optimistic about the shoulder, and he outlined that he didn't think that his season was in jeopardy, but he still wants to be cautious. Woo is currently occupying a spot on the 26-man roster, and if he can't pitch in the near future, he will need to be placed on the injured list. The Mariners are expected to make a decision about the 26-year-old's future before the team's series opener against the Phillies on Monday. |
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