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Josh Simpson Josh Simpson Up from Tacoma
Fri, May 1, 2026, 6:42 PM
The Mariners recalled Simpson from Triple-A Tacoma on Friday.
Analysis: With Matt Brash (lat) landing on the injured list Friday, the Mariners will call upon Simpson to fill the void in their bullpen. The 28-year-old southpaw struggled mightily in the big leagues last year, finishing with a 7.34 ERA and 1.83 WHIP across 30.2 innings with the Marlins. However, he's bounced back nicely with the Rainiers this season, allowing just one earned run on three hits and six walks while striking out 12 batters over 9.1 frames. |
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Matt Brash Matt Brash Lands on 15-day IL
Fri, May 1, 2026, 6:40 PM
The Mariners placed Brash on the 15-day injured list Friday, retroactive to Thursday, due to right lat inflammation.
Analysis: Brash sustained the injury during Wednesday's outing against the Twins, when he tweaked his lat after tossing two pitches in the eighth inning. While the MRI didn't reveal any structural damage, the injury is significant enough for him to warrant a stint on the IL. A minimum stay on the IL would mean a mid-May return for Brash, but some lat injuries take longer to heal from, so it wouldn't be surprising to see the right-hander shelved until the end of the month or early June. Left-hander Josh Simpson was recalled from Triple-A Tacoma in a corresponding move. |
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Carlos Vargas Carlos Vargas Suffers setback
Fri, May 1, 2026, 5:31 PM
Vargas (lat) has suffered a setback in his recovery, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.
Analysis: Vargas has been on the injured list since the beginning of the regular season due to a strained right lat, and his latest setback will require him to restart his throwing progression completely. He won't be eligible to return from the IL until May 23, though it remains to be seen whether he'll be able to return by then. |
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Rob Refsnyder Rob Refsnyder Battling injuries
Fri, May 1, 2026, 5:25 PM
Manager Dan Wilson said Friday that Refsnyder is dealing with a couple of "minor ailments," Adam Jude of The Seattle Times reports.
Analysis: The Mariners don't seem to be too concerned with Refsnyder's health, but they'll give him a day off Friday as a precaution. The 35-year-old has made all nine of his starts against southpaws this year but is slashing just .135/.214/.297 through 42 plate appearances. |
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Matt Brash Matt Brash Diagnosed with lat inflammation
Fri, May 1, 2026, 5:23 PM
Mariners manager Justin Hollander told reporters Friday that an MRI on Brash revealed "trace inflammation" in his right lat and no signs of structural damage, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Brash sustained the injury during Wednesday's game against the Twins after tossing just two pitches in the eighth inning. The fact there was no structural damage is good news for the 27-year-old right-hander, but the inflammation in his lat could result in a stint on the 15-day IL. It would be a big blow to the Mariners' bullpen, as Brash has yet to give up an earned run across 11.1 innings this season, allowing just three hits and two walks while striking out eight and accumulating four holds. |
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Bryce Miller Bryce Miller Making next rehab start Wednesday
Fri, May 1, 2026, 5:05 PM
Miller (oblique) is scheduled to make his next rehab start with High-A Everett on Wednesday, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Miller is coming off a strong rehab outing with Triple-A Tacoma on Thursday, when he yielded two hits and issued two walks while striking out four batters across four scoreless innings. He tossed 53 pitches (36 strikes) in that appearance, and he'll continue to build up his pitch count before returning to the majors, which is tentatively trending toward happening in mid-May. |
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Victor Robles Victor Robles Beginning rehab assignment Sunday
Fri, May 1, 2026, 5:01 PM
Robles (pectoral) will begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Tacoma on Sunday, Adam Jude of The Seattle Times reports.
Analysis: A strained right pectoral sent Robles to the injured list April 8, and he's now been cleared to return to a game environment after a few weeks of ramping up baseball activity. It's unclear exactly how long the Mariners plan to keep the 28-year-old in the minors, though he isn't expected to require a lengthy rehab assignment. |
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J.P. Crawford J.P. Crawford Homers in win
Thu, Apr 30, 2026, 6:48 AM
Crawford went 2-for-3 with a pair of walks and a solo home run in Wednesday's 5-3 victory over the Twins.
Analysis: Crawford opened the scoring in the third inning with his two-out homer off Taj Bradley, his second this year. It was also the first multi-hit game for Crawford since April 22 -- he'd gone just 2-for-17 in five games prior to Wednesday. The veteran infielder is now slashing .200./366/.313 with seven RBI, 13 runs scored and a stolen base across 101 plate appearances this season. |
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Cole Young Cole Young Three more RBI in Wednesday's win
Wed, Apr 29, 2026, 6:45 PM
Young went 2-for-4 with a double, a run scored, three RBI and a stolen base in Wednesday's 5-3 win over the Twins.
Analysis: The 22-year-old second baseman extended his RBI streak to six games with some late-inning heroics, as he brought home Dominic Canzone with a seventh-inning double before putting Seattle in the lead for good with a two-run single in the top of the ninth. Young's surge has boosted his slash line on the season to .286/.357/.420 through 32 contests with three homers, two steals, 19 RBI and 20 runs. |
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Andres Munoz Andres Munoz Nails down sixth save
Wed, Apr 29, 2026, 6:41 PM
Munoz struck out two in a perfect ninth inning Wednesday to record his sixth save of the season in a 5-3 win over the Twins.
Analysis: The Mariners were down 3-2 heading into the ninth, but a three-run rally in the top of the frame set Munoz up with the lead. The right-hander has had a couple stumbles this season, but he's been scored upon in only three of his 13 appearances, posting a 6.00 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and 20:6 K:BB through 12 innings while converting six of seven save chances. |
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George Kirby George Kirby Settles for no-decision Wednesday
Wed, Apr 29, 2026, 6:36 PM
Kirby didn't factor into the decision in Wednesday's 5-3 win over the Twins, allowing two runs on eight hits and two walks over 5.2 innings. He struck out five.
Analysis: The right-hander got the hook after 97 pitches (64 strikes) just shy of his fifth quality start of the season, but Kirby was headed for his third loss until the Mariners rallied late. Kirby will take a 3.00 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 34:11 K:BB through 45 innings into his next outing, which is set to come at home early next week against Atlanta. |
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Matt Brash Matt Brash Dealing with side discomfort
Wed, Apr 29, 2026, 4:32 PM
Brash was taken out of Wednesday's game against the Twins due to side discomfort, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.
Analysis: Brash threw just two pitches in the eighth inning during his appearances Wednesday before leaving the game alongside a trainer. It doesn't seem like the 27-year-old righty is dealing with anything serious, and he'll have a day off Thursday to recover before the Mariners begin their next series against the Royals on Friday. |
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Matt Brash Matt Brash Exits appearance with injury
Wed, Apr 29, 2026, 3:23 PM
Brash was removed from an appearance Wednesday against the Twins in the eighth inning with an undisclosed injury, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Brash threw only two pitches, the second of which that was a changeup that was spiked into the dirt. After a conversation with the Mariners trainer and manager Dan Wilson, Brash walked off the field. Seattle should have more on his status soon. Brash entered action Wednesday having allowed only one unearned run with an 8:2 K:BB over 11.1 innings this season. |
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Leo Rivas Leo Rivas Exiting starting nine Wednesday
Wed, Apr 29, 2026, 10:08 AM
Rivas is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Twins.
Analysis: Will Wilson will receive the nod at third base in place of Rivas in the series finale. Rivas had started in nine of Seattle's last 10 games, batting just .129 with zero home runs or steals, four RBI and one run during that stretch. Even while he continues to see steady playing time in the absence of Brendan Donovan (groin), Rivas will hold limited fantasy appeal. |
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Brendan Donovan Brendan Donovan Nearing return
Tue, Apr 28, 2026, 5:30 PM
Manager Dan Wilson said Tuesday that Donovan (groin) is expected to return from the injured list during the Mariners' upcoming homestand, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.
Analysis: Donovan is eligible to return from the IL as of Tuesday, but the M's will give him a few extra days to recover before activating him. The 29-year-old infielder has been going through workouts and baseball activities back in Seattle for the past few days, which suggests he could be ready for the start of the team's weekend series against the Royals. |
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Cole Wilcox Cole Wilcox Allows run in loss
Tue, Apr 28, 2026, 4:19 PM
Wilcox threw 1.1 innings and gave up one run on three hits and two walks with one strikeout Monday in the 11-4 loss to the Twins.
Analysis: Wilcox has now surrendered at least one run in his last four appearances on the mound. Carlos Vargas (lat) got moved to the 60-day injured list recently, which clears a path for Wilcox to stay in the majors for longer. The right-hander has been used to pitch multiple innings in five out of his nine appearances this year in more low-leverage situations. |
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Cleared for return
Mon, Apr 27, 2026, 9:50 PM
Emerson (wrist) went 1-for-4 with a double, two walks and one run scored Sunday against Triple-A Oklahoma City.
Analysis: Emerson had been slowed by a wrist injury suffered earlier in the month, but he managed to return to the starting lineup for Triple-A Tacoma on Friday and has played in three consecutive games. The untimely wrist injury may have prevented him from being promoted to the big-league club after Brendan Donovan (groin) hit the 10-day injured list. However, now that Emerson has returned to health, a call to the major leagues could be on the horizon. |
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Luke Raley Luke Raley On bench against southpaw
Mon, Apr 27, 2026, 4:05 PM
Raley is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Twins.
Analysis: Raley will hit the bench for the third time in six games, with each of his absences coming while the Mariners have faced left-handed starting pitchers. He'll cede his spot in the lineup Monday to Rob Refsnyder, who starts in right field and occupies the leadoff spot while Seattle faces off against southpaw Connor Prielipp. |
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Dominic Canzone Dominic Canzone Taking seat against southpaw
Mon, Apr 27, 2026, 4:03 PM
Canzone is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Twins.
Analysis: Canzone will hit the bench for the third time in six games, with each of his absences coming while the Mariners have faced left-handed starting pitchers. He'll cede his spot in the lineup Monday to Mitch Garver, who starts at catcher while Cal Raleigh serves as Seattle's designated hitter. |
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Josh Naylor Josh Naylor Ready to rejoin starting nine
Mon, Apr 27, 2026, 3:07 PM
Naylor (quadriceps) will start at first base and bat cleanup in Monday's game against the Twins.
Analysis: Naylor didn't play in Sunday's 3-2 win over the Cardinals while he managed a tight quad, but the one day off appears to be all the slugging first baseman needed to overcome the issue. Before taking a seat Sunday, Naylor had been on fire at the dish, having gone 12-for-25 (.480 average) with one home run, two doubles, four stolen bases, four RBI and three runs over his previous seven starts. |
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