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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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Randy Arozarena Randy Arozarena Crosses plate three times in win
Sat, Aug 1, 2026, 8:09 PM
Arozarena went 2-for-4 with a walk, a double, a solo home run and two additional runs scored in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Twins.
Analysis: The 31-year-old outfielder crossed the plate in the first inning after a walk, took Connor Prielipp deep in the second to give the Mariners a 3-0 lead, then dashed home with the winning run in the ninth on a Cal Raleigh groundout. Arozarena has gone yard three times in the last seven games, giving him 14 homers on the year, and since the beginning of July he's batting .283 (26-for-92) with six home runs, one steal, 12 RBI and 20 runs in 25 contests. |
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Logan Gilbert Logan Gilbert Delivers quality start Saturday
Sat, Aug 1, 2026, 8:03 PM
Gilbert didn't factor into the decision in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Twins, giving up three runs on six hits and a walk over seven innings. He struck out six.
Analysis: Solo homers by Luke Keaschall in the fifth inning and Trevor Larnach in the sixth helped cost Gilbert his ninth win of the season, as he squandered an early 3-0 lead and had to settle for his 11th quality start. It's the first time he's served up multiple long balls in a start since June 2, but the right-hander has been tagged with at least three earned runs in five of his last six trips to the mound, leaving him with a 3.86 ERA, 0.96 WHIP and 39:6 K:BB over 39.2 innings during that span. Gilbert will look to get back in the win column in his next outing, which lines up to come at home next weekend against the Rays. |
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Stuart Fairchild Stuart Fairchild Up from Tacoma
Sat, Aug 1, 2026, 1:55 PM
The Mariners selected Fairchild's contract from Triple-A Tacoma on Saturday.
Analysis: Fairchild will join the active roster as a replacement for Luke Raley, who landed on the injured list Saturday with an elbow injury. Fairchild has gone just 3-for-19 with an RBI, three runs and two steals in the majors this season, but he's slashed .262/.415/.643 across 53 plate appearances since joining Tacoma on July 10. |
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Luke Raley Luke Raley Placed on injured list
Sat, Aug 1, 2026, 1:39 PM
The Mariners placed Raley (elbow) on the 10-day injured list Saturday, Shannon Drayer of SeattleSports.com reports.
Analysis: Raley has reportedly been battling soreness in his elbow for a while and missed Friday's game because of it, so the Mariners will now place him on the shelf. The severity of his injury is unknown, but he'll likely undergo imaging within the next several days to help determine exactly what he's dealing with and when he might be able to return. In the meantime, Victor Robles is a likely candidate to take over as Seattle's primary right fielder, and Stuart Fairchild will come up from Triple-A to fill the open roster spot. |
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Luke Raley Luke Raley Sitting again Saturday
Sat, Aug 1, 2026, 12:55 PM
Raley (elbow) isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Twins.
Analysis: The 31-year-old's absence Saturday could be attributed to southpaw Connor Prielipp starting on the mound for Minnesota, but Raley will get another day to recover from elbow soreness all the same. Dominic Canzone will start in right field as a result, moving Cal Raleigh into the DH spot while Mitch Garver starts at catcher. |
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Luke Raley Luke Raley Nursing elbow injury
Fri, Jul 31, 2026, 6:37 PM
Raley is not in the Mariners' starting lineup against the Twins on Friday due to elbow soreness, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.
Analysis: Raley likely picked up the injury during the Mariners' most recent series against the Dodgers. He'll be on the bench for Friday's series opener while Victor Robles starts in right field and bats ninth. |
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Carlos Vargas Carlos Vargas Close to rehab assignment
Fri, Jul 31, 2026, 6:09 PM
Vargas (lat) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session Saturday and is nearing a rehab assignment, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Vargas opened the season on the injured list due to a right lat strain, an injury severe enough for him to transfer to the 60-day IL in early April. It looks like he's close to making his 2026 major-league debut, and if all goes well with his bullpen session and upcoming rehab assignment, then Vargas would be on track to rejoin the Mariners in mid-August. |
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Brendan Donovan Brendan Donovan Returning from injured list Tuesday
Fri, Jul 31, 2026, 6:01 PM
Mariners general manager Justin Hollander said Friday that Donovan (groin) has been cleared to rejoin the Mariners but is not expected to be back until Tuesday against the Tigers, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Although ready to return, Donovan will spend time with his family "but he's through his rehab. He feels good and ready to go," Hollander relayed Friday. Donovan's return is good news for the Mariners, whose infield depth took a hit after the team placed J.P. Crawford (wrist) on the 10-day injured list. Prior to landing on the 10-day IL in mid-May due to a left groin strain, Donovan was slashing .274/.386/.452 with one steal, three home runs and eight RBI over 101 plate appearances. |
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Leo Rivas Leo Rivas Recalled by Seattle
Fri, Jul 31, 2026, 5:55 PM
The Mariners recalled Rivas from Triple-A Tacoma on Friday.
Analysis: The move corresponds with the Mariners placing J.P. Crawford (wrist) on the 10-day injured list, with the addition of Rivas bolstering Seattle's infield depth. Rivas was on the Mariners' Opening Day roster but was sent down to Triple-A in mid-May. He's slashing .186/.407/.326 with one steal, two home runs and five RBI over 59 plate appearances in the minors this season. |
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