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Willie MacIver Willie MacIver Scooped off waivers by Mariners
Wed, Aug 12, 2026, 2:42 PM
The Mariners claimed MacIver off waivers from the Blue Jays on Wednesday.
Analysis: MacIver will report to Triple-A Tacoma, where he will provide the Mariners with some catching depth. The 29-year-old has hit .270/.344/.459 at the Triple-A level in 2026. |
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Josh Naylor Josh Naylor Checking back into starting nine
Wed, Aug 12, 2026, 2:32 PM
Naylor (wrist) will start at first base and bat sixth in Wednesday's game against the Yankees.
Analysis: The Mariners kept Naylor on the bench during Tuesday's 4-1 loss due to a sore right wrist, but the 29-year-old looks like he's made enough improvement overnight to rejoin the lineup for the second game of the series in New York. While Naylor has remained active on the basepaths in 2026 with 23 steals in 28 attempts, he's seen his power production taper off dramatically. His ISO has dropped nearly 60 points, going from .168 in 2025 to .109 this season. |
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Gabe Speier Gabe Speier Battling back injury
Tue, Aug 11, 2026, 10:04 PM
Speier was unavailable for Tuesday's game against the Yankees due to back discomfort, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.
Analysis: Speier returned from his two-game suspension Tuesday, but back issues prevented him from getting into the game. It's unclear whether his injury is severe enough to warrant a trip to the injured list, but the Mariners will likely monitor his status closely over the next couple of days. |
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Randy Arozarena Randy Arozarena Supplies Seattle's lone run Tuesday
Tue, Aug 11, 2026, 9:59 PM
Arozarena went 1-for-4 with a solo home run during the Mariners' 3-1 loss to the Yankees on Tuesday.
Analysis: Both teams were kept off the board through five innings, but Arozarena got the Mariners on the board in the sixth inning with a solo home run off Ryan Weathers. It was Arozarena's second long ball of August and 15th of the season, and he's inching closer toward reaching the 20-homer mark for a sixth consecutive year. He has an .816 OPS across 478 plate appearances, which is his highest in his last six seasons in the majors. |
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Bryan Woo Bryan Woo Tosses five scoreless frames
Tue, Aug 11, 2026, 9:55 PM
Woo did not factor into Tuesday's decision against the Yankees, allowing three hits and one walk while striking out five across five scoreless innings.
Analysis: Woo worked around two baserunners in the first inning before allowing just two more Yankees batters on base over the next four frames. He sported a 6.32 ERA and 1.56 WHIP over 31.1 innings spanning six starts from June 24 to July 30, but he's kept his opponents scoreless in back-to-back starts and is up to seven consecutive outings in which he's struck out at least five batters. Woo will take a 4.15 ERA and 1.10 WHIP over 132.1 innings into his next start, which is lined up for this weekend on the road against the Astros. |
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Josh Naylor Josh Naylor Out of lineup with wrist soreness
Tue, Aug 11, 2026, 3:49 PM
Naylor is out of the lineup Tuesday against the Yankees due to right wrist soreness, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.
Analysis: Naylor tweaked the wrist on a swing during the Mariners' previous homestand and will get the night off Tuesday versus Yankees lefty Ryan Weathers. Weston Wilson is starting at first base and batting eighth for Seattle. Since the All-Star break, Naylor is slashing .312/.376/.455 with five doubles, two homers, six RBI, nine runs scored, five stolen bases and a 7:10 BB:K across 85 plate appearances. |
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Josh Naylor Josh Naylor Idle Tuesday
Tue, Aug 11, 2026, 2:47 PM
Naylor is not in Tuesday's lineup against the Yankees.
Analysis: With southpaw Ryan Weathers toeing the slab for the Yankees, the left-handed hitting Naylor will sit out Tuesday's series opener. Weston Wilson will start at first base and bat eighth for Seattle. |
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Nolan Kingham Nolan Kingham Scooped on waivers by Seattle
Mon, Aug 10, 2026, 3:30 PM
The Mariners claimed Kingham off waivers from the Rangers on Monday.
Analysis: Kingham made his major-league debur earlier this month for the Rangers before being designated for assignment. He's now joined a new 40-man roster but will report to Triple-A Tacoma. Kingham holds a 6.99 ERA and 44:17 K:BB over 46.1 innings at the Triple-A level in 2026. |
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Stuart Fairchild Stuart Fairchild Returns to Seattle on MiLB deal
Mon, Aug 10, 2026, 11:44 AM
Fairchild has gone 2-for-8 with an RBI, a run and a stolen base in two games for Triple-A Tacoma since re-signing with Seattle on a minor-league contract Saturday.
Analysis: After being dropped from the Mariners' 40-man roster Tuesday, Fairchild cleared waivers a few days later and elected to become a free agent Friday. He ended up working out a new deal with the Mariners a day later and will continue to provide the organization with outfield depth at the Triple-A level. |
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Emerson Hancock Emerson Hancock Inefficient in loss
Sun, Aug 9, 2026, 6:26 PM
Hancock (6-7) allowed two runs on nine hits, one walk and a hit batsman while striking out three over 4.2 innings to take the loss versus the Rays on Sunday.
Analysis: Hancock put too much traffic on the basepaths early. He wiggled out of a bases-loaded jam in the first inning and stranded runners in the second and third frames before the Rays were able to scrape runs together in the next two innings. This was Hancock's third straight loss, and he's allowed nine runs (eight earned) on 25 hits and four walks over 15.2 innings in that span. Overall, he has a 3.35 ERA, 1.12 WHIP and 111:30 K:BB through 121 innings over 22 starts. Hancock's next start is projected to be on the road in Houston. |
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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 it 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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