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Victor Robles Victor Robles Four hits, homer vs. Guardians
Sat, Mar 21, 2026, 10:34 AM
Robles went 4-for-6 with a three-run homer, a double and an additional run scored in Friday's Cactus League matchup with the Guardians.
Analysis: It was an encouraging showing from Robles, who had been struggling mightily this spring. Coming into the day, the outfielder had gone just 2-for-24 in his first 12 Cactus League appearances. Robles should see steady playing time thanks to his defense, though he'll likely open the year in a short-side platoon with lefty-batting Dominic Canzone and Luke Raley. A shoulder injury limited Robles to just 32 regular-season appearances in 2025, where he slashed .245/.281/.330 with one homer and six stolen bases. |
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Julio Rodriguez Julio Rodriguez Batting .533 in spring
Sat, Mar 21, 2026, 10:27 AM
Rodriguez went 3-for-3 with a home run, three total runs scored and three RBI in Friday's 20-8 Cactus League victory over the Guardians.
Analysis: Rodriguez joined the Mariners' power barrage Friday with his first homer of the spring, a two-run, 431-foot blast off Logan Allen in the fourth inning. The star outfielder certainly appears ready for the regular season -- he's now batting .533 (8-for-15) through six Cactus League games, bookending a trip to the World Baseball Classic, where he went 3-for-17 with a home run for the Dominican Republic. |
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Dominic Canzone Dominic Canzone Drives in five Friday
Sat, Mar 21, 2026, 8:27 AM
Canzone went 4-for-7 with a grand slam, five total RBI and three total runs scored in Friday's Cactus League win over the Guardians.
Analysis: Canzone made an immediate impact in his first Cactus League action since Feb. 28. The 28-year-old outfielder broke the game open in the second inning with a grand slam off Tyler Thornton, his first homer in six games this spring. After slashing .300/.358/.481 with 11 homers in 268 regular-season plate appearances last year, the lefty-hitting Canzone is expected to open the 2026 campaign in the strongside of a corner outfield platoon. |
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Cole Young Cole Young Huge day vs. Guardians
Sat, Mar 21, 2026, 8:18 AM
Young went 3-for-4 with a pair of home runs, a double, five total RBI and four total runs scored in Friday's 20-8 Cactus League victory over the Cleveland.
Analysis: Young started the Mariners' offensive outburst with a solo shot off Logan Allen in the second inning before blasting a two-run, 478-foot moonshot off Matt Festa in the sixth. Young has been on a tear this spring, batting .349 (15-for-43) with six homers in his last 13 Cactus League games. The 22-year-old infielder seems to have locked up a spot on Seattle's Opening Day roster, especially with J.P. Crawford's (shoulder) status still up in the air. |
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Logan Gilbert Logan Gilbert Named Opening Day starter
Thu, Mar 19, 2026, 4:36 PM
Gilbert will start the Mariners' March 26 season opener versus the Guardians in Seattle, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.
Analysis: Gilbert is receiving his second consecutive Opening Day nod after he notched a 3.44 ERA, 1.03 WHIP and 173:31 K:BB during the 2025 season. He started off 2025 hot with a 2.37 ERA across his first six starts, but left his sixth start early due to a right elbow flexor strain that kept him out over a month. The 2024 All-Star struggled in some starts after returning June 16 with a 4.55 ERA between then and Aug. 18. The righty was able to lock in down the stretch with a 2.52 ERA and 0.97 WHIP across his final seven regular season starts in 2025. |
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J.P. Crawford J.P. Crawford Uncertain for Opening Day
Wed, Mar 18, 2026, 10:19 AM
Crawford received a cortisone injection in his injured shoulder Wednesday, and manager Dan Wilson said it's unclear if the shortstop will be ready to play in the March 26 season opener versus the Guardians, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.
Analysis: Following the injection, Crawford will be shut down for a few days, according to Divish. The veteran shortstop has been dealing with the shoulder issue for most of spring training and has appeared in just seven Cactus League contests. He has two hits across 18 trips to the plate and now may be in danger of missing Opening Day. If Crawford is shelved to begin the season, Leo Rivas and top prospect Colt Emerson would be the top candidates to fill in at shortstop. |
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J.P. Crawford J.P. Crawford Remains out of lineup Tuesday
Tue, Mar 17, 2026, 10:41 AM
Crawford (shoulder) is not in the lineup for either of the Mariners' split-squad Cactus League games Tuesday.
Analysis: Crawford was initially expected to return Tuesday, but a nagging shoulder issue is keeping him sidelined. According to GM Justin Hollander, the concern level on Crawford is "not high," via Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times. Crawford has been dealing with the shoulder issue all spring. If he's unable to play Opening Day next week, Leo Rivas and Colt Emerson are options to man shortstop for the Mariners. |
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Bryce Miller Bryce Miller Set to throw bullpen Tuesday
Tue, Mar 17, 2026, 10:21 AM
Miller (oblique) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session Tuesday, Shannon Drayer of SeattleSports.com reports.
Analysis: Miller has been battling inflammation in his left side for the past three weeks, and Tuesday will mark his first full-effort bullpen session since the injury. He was scheduled to throw one last Wednesday, but it was scrapped after his oblique didn't feel right. Miller feels like a long shot to be ready for Opening Day at this point. The 27-year-old right-hander is looking for a bounce-back season after his 2025 season was marred by elbow issues. |
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Randy Arozarena Randy Arozarena Walks twice in spring return
Mon, Mar 16, 2026, 10:46 AM
Arozarena went 0-for-2 with a pair of walks and a run scored in Sunday's Cactus League game against the Reds.
Analysis: It was Arozarena's first appearance with the Mariners since the World Baseball Classic, where he went 2-for-13 with a double and a stolen base with Team Mexico. In 2025, Arozarena slashed .238/.334/.426 with a career-high 27 homers, 76 RBI and 31 steals across 613 regular-season plate appearances. |
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Andres Munoz Andres Munoz Strikes out three in spring return
Mon, Mar 16, 2026, 10:39 AM
Munoz allowed a hit and a walk while striking out three in a scoreless inning in Sunday's Cactus League matchup with the Reds.
Analysis: Munoz was sharp in his return from the World Baseball Classic, where he allowed a run in two innings with Team Mexico. The 27-year-old Munoz is expected to be one of the game's top closers again in 2026 after converting 38 of 45 save opportunities while posting a sparkling 1.73 ERA with a 1.03 WHIP and 83 strikeouts across 62.1 innings last year. |
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Emerson Hancock Emerson Hancock Favorite for final rotation spot
Mon, Mar 16, 2026, 10:23 AM
Hancock is competing to open the regular season as the Mariners' fifth starter, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Per Kramer, Hancock currently has a "leg up" on Cooper Criswell to open the year in Seattle's rotation, with Bryce Miller (oblique) unlikely to be ready for Opening Day. The 26-year-old Hancock has made four appearances this spring, posting a 4.76 ERA with a 0.79 WHIP and 17 strikeouts across 11.1 innings. Hancock was the Mariners' primary swingman in 2025 as well, making 22 total appearances (16 starts). He finished the year with a 4.90 ERA, 1.38 WHIP and 6.4 K/9 across 90 innings. |
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Brendan Donovan Brendan Donovan Four more hits Sunday
Mon, Mar 16, 2026, 10:17 AM
Donovan went 4-for-4 with a double and three RBI in Sunday's Cactus League game against the Reds.
Analysis: Donvovan has hit the ground running this spring, batting .452 (14-for-31) with a pair of stolen bases through his first 11 Cactus League games. The 29-year-old Donovan figures to be a fixture at the top of Seattle's batting order this season after he slashed .287/.353/.422 with 10 homers and three stolen bases in 515 plate appearances with St. Louis last year. |
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Cooper Criswell Cooper Criswell Could open season in rotation
Mon, Mar 16, 2026, 10:11 AM
Criswell is competing for the final starting spot in Seattle's Opening Day rotation, per Daniel Kramer of MLB.com.
Analysis: With Bryce Miller (oblique) unlikely to be available by the start of the regular season, the Mariners' fifth rotation spot will likely come down to Criswell or Emerson Hancock. While Hancock is the early favorite for the job, the 29-year-old Criswell has added his name to the mix thanks to a strong spring. He's allowed just two runs on seven hits across 10.1 innings while striking out 10. Criswell spent most of the 2025 season in Triple-A, where he posted a 3.70 ERA across 65.2 innings. He did make 18 starts for the Red Sox in 2024, working to a 4.08 ERA with a 1.35 WHIP and 73 strikeouts across 99.1 innings. If Criswell doesn't crack the Opening Day rotation, he'll likely start the year as the long man in Seattle's bullpen. |
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Michael Rucker Michael Rucker Cut from Mariners camp
Sun, Mar 15, 2026, 12:53 PM
The Mariners reassigned Rucker to minor-league camp Sunday.
Analysis: After sitting out the entire 2025 season, Rucker signed a minor-league deal with the Mariners in January and had been attending camp as a non-roster invitee. He's expected to open the upcoming campaign at Triple-A Tacoma and will serve as bullpen depth. The 31-year-old previously saw big-league action with the Cubs in 2021-23, logging a 4.96 ERA and 1.39 WHIP over 123.1 innings across 96 relief appearances. |
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J.P. Crawford J.P. Crawford Should return Tuesday
Sun, Mar 15, 2026, 11:32 AM
Crawford (shoulder) is expected to be in the lineup Tuesday for one of the Mariners' split-squad games, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.
Analysis: The veteran shortstop missed time earlier in camp due to a shoulder issue that he aggravated last week, but the setback doesn't appear to be serious. Crawford is still expected to be in the lineup at shortstop Opening Day. |
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J.P. Crawford J.P. Crawford Still bothered by sore shoulder
Sun, Mar 15, 2026, 10:37 AM
Crawford is out of the lineup for Sunday's Cactus League game against the Reds due to lingering shoulder soreness, Shannon Drayer of SeattleSports.com reports.
Analysis: Crawford had been slowed by the shoulder issue earlier in camp, which resulted in him going nearly two weeks between appearances. He's been able to make six starts thus far in March but hasn't played since Wednesday after the soreness apparently resurfaced. The Mariners aren't yet concerned about Crawford's availability for Opening Day, but that tune could change if the shortstop is still experiencing discomfort following Monday's off day. |
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Brennen Davis Brennen Davis Dealing with hamstring injury
Sat, Mar 14, 2026, 4:31 PM
Davis was removed from Satuday's Cactus League game against the Angels due to left hamstring tightness, Tim Booth of The Seattle Times reports.
Analysis: Davis appeared to sustain the injury on a swing during his lone at-bat in the second inning, which prompted his removal from the game. He'll undergo additional tests to determine the severity of the injury, and while he was a longshot to make the Mariners' Opening Day roster, it does put Davis' availability for the start of the 2026 season in jeopardy. |
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Brennen Davis Brennen Davis Exits Saturday's game
Sat, Mar 14, 2026, 3:52 PM
Davis (undisclosed) was removed during the second inning of Saturday's Cactus League game against the Angles, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.
Analysis: Davis appeared to sustain the injury during his lone plate appearance in the second inning. The nature and severity of the injury are not clear, but Davis will be evaluated by medical staff, and the Mariners should have an update over the next couple of days. Davis signed a minor-league contract with the Mariners in December, but the 26-year-old outfielder has yet to appear in a major-league game in his professional career. |
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Josh Simpson Josh Simpson Sent down to Triple-A
Fri, Mar 13, 2026, 6:00 PM
The Mariners optioned Simpson to Triple-A Tacoma on Friday.
Analysis: Simpson was acquired by the Mariners from the Marlins in mid-February. The 28-year-old southpaw made his major-league debut for Miami in 2025 and appeared in 31 games, posting a 7.34 ERA, 1.83 WHIP and 36:22 K:BB across 30.2 innings. Simpson will open the 2026 season in Triple-A but could get called up to the majors if the Mariners need a left-hander out of the bullpen. |
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Troy Taylor Troy Taylor Optioned to Triple-A
Fri, Mar 13, 2026, 5:58 PM
The Mariners optioned Taylor to Triple-A Tacoma on Friday.
Analysis: Taylor entered spring training competing for a depth spot in the Mariners' bullpen but will open the 2026 season in Triple-A. He spent most of the 2025 season in the minors but did appear in eight regular-season games for Seattle, though he posted a 12.15 ERA and 2.55 WHIP over 6.2 innings. Taylor should get a call up to the majors when the Mariners need an extra arm out of the bullpen. |
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