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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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Cal Raleigh Cal Raleigh Belts three-run homer Sunday
Sun, Aug 2, 2026, 7:57 PM
Raleigh went 1-for-5 with a three-run home run in Sunday's 7-6 win over the Twins.
Analysis: Raleigh crushed an elevated slider for a three-run homer to give the Mariners a 6-0 lead in the seventh inning. He has recorded an RBI in four straight games but has still struggled to find a rhythm at the plate, having not logged a multi-hit effort since June 7. Overall, the catcher is hitting .162/.266/.311 with 12 homers, 43 RBI, 26 runs and two stolen bases across 80 games. |
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Cole Young Cole Young Logs four hits in win
Sun, Aug 2, 2026, 7:49 PM
Young went 4-for-5 with an RBI and a run scored in Sunday's 7-6 win over the Twins.
Analysis: Young was a frequent contributor in the win, recording the first four-hit effort of his career. The second baseman is in the midst of an eight-game hitting streak, recording multiple hits in five of those contests. On the year, the 23-year-old is hitting .269/.325/.421 with 14 homers, 51 RBI, 54 runs and three stolen bases across 113 contests. |
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Andres Munoz Andres Munoz Credited with win after blown save
Sun, Aug 2, 2026, 7:39 PM
Munoz (5-4) blew the save but picked up the win in Sunday's 7-6 win over Minnesota. He allowed one run on two hits and a walk while striking out two over one inning.
Analysis: Entering with a one-run lead in the ninth inning, Munoz surrendered a game-tying solo homer, though Seattle's offense came through in the bottom of the frame to earn him the win. Sunday marked the 27-year-old's first blown save since June 7, as he has converted 19 of 25 save opportunities in 2026. Overall, Munoz owns a 3.98 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 63:17 K:BB across 40.2 innings. |
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George Kirby George Kirby Fires seven scoreless innings
Sun, Aug 2, 2026, 7:24 PM
Kirby did not factor into the decision Sunday, allowing five hits and a walk over seven scoreless innings against the Twins. He struck out three.
Analysis: Kirby silenced the Twins offense across seven shutout innings, though a bullpen implosion kept him from being credited with the win. It was a much-needed bounce-back effort for the right-hander, who was tagged for seven runs in Monday's loss to the Rangers. Overall, the 28-year-old owns an 8-9 record with a 3.76 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 110:26 K:BB across 127 innings (21 starts) and is lined up to pitch next weekend against the Rays. |
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Josh Simpson Josh Simpson Added to big-league roster
Sun, Aug 2, 2026, 4:34 PM
The Mariners recalled Simpson from Triple-A Tacoma ahead of Sunday's game against the Twins.
Analysis: Simpson has appeared in four games out of the Seattle bullpen this season, giving up three earned runs on four hits and two walks across three innings. He'll likely be in store for an abbreviated stay with the big club, as the Mariners will need to clear room on the 26-man active roster for the newly acquired Seranthony Dominguez prior to Tuesday's series opener with the Tigers. |
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Weston Wilson Weston Wilson Sitting after five straight starts
Sun, Aug 2, 2026, 3:13 PM
Wilson is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Twins.
Analysis: Leo Rivas will cover third base Sunday, but Wilson appears to have tentatively settled in as the Mariners' top option at the position. Wilson manned the hot corner in each of the previous five games, going 2-for-17 with a double, two walks, and a run scored during that stretch. His run as a regular in the Seattle lineup could be over as soon as Tuesday, when Brendan Donovan (groin) is projected to return from the injured list. |
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Sent to Seattle
Sat, Aug 1, 2026, 9:21 PM
Smith, Seranthony Dominguez and Nolan Jones were traded by the White Sox to the Mariners on Saturday in exchange for Luis Castillo, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Smith was a sixth-round selection of the White Sox in the 2025 First Year Player Draft and will work within the Mariners' organization. He's currently playing in Double-A, where he is slashing .306/.479/.667 with one steal, eight home runs and 18 RBI across 96 plate appearances. |
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Nolan Jones Nolan Jones Traded to Seattle
Sat, Aug 1, 2026, 9:17 PM
The White Sox traded Jones, Seranthony Dominguez and Boston Smith to the Mariners on Saturday in exchange for Luis Castillo, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Jones has been a part of Chicago's organization since he was traded by Cleveland in mid-June, but he'll now head to Seattle and presumably be assigned to Triple-A Tacoma. He has spent the entire 2026 season in Triple-A, where he has an .807 OPS with 11 steals, 14 home runs and 59 RBI across 382 plate appearances. Jones last saw major-league action in 2025 with the Guardians. |
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Seranthony Dominguez Seranthony Dominguez Acquired by Seattle
Sat, Aug 1, 2026, 9:06 PM
The White Sox traded Dominguez, Nolan Jones and Boston Smith to the Mariners on Saturday in exchange for Luis Castillo, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Dominguez opened the season as the Mariners' closer but lost his grip on the job in late June, shifting to a high-leverage role out of the bullpen. He'll now head to Seattle, where he'll presumably operate in that leverage role with the Mariners with Andres Munoz serving as the top closer. Dominguez has a 4.10 ERA, 1.37 WHIP, 12 saves (in 17 chances), four holds and a 45:23 K:BB over 37.1 innings this season. |
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Andres Munoz Andres Munoz Secures fourth win
Sat, Aug 1, 2026, 8:12 PM
Munoz (4-4) picked up the win Saturday in a 4-3 victory over the Twins, giving up a hit and striking out two in a scoreless ninth inning.
Analysis: The closer worked a clean ninth inning in a 3-3 tie, and was rewarded for his efforts when Seattle walked it off in the bottom of the frame. It was Munoz's first win since April 22, but he been plenty effective of late. Over nine appearances and nine innings since the beginning of July, Munoz has produced a 1.00 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 14:3 K:BB while converting all four of his save chances. |
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