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Seattle is testing J.P. Crawford at third base after he proposed the move, as top prospect Colt Emerson makes his MLB debut and is eyed as Seattle’s future shortstop; Emerson has shown versatility between short and third, and Crawford’s shift could boost the infield's long-term flexibility while Donovan's injury absence creates a temporary opening.
Seattle promoted 20-year-old Colt Emerson to the majors, planning his debut at third base as the youngest Mariners rookie since Felix Hernandez in 2005 after signing an eight-year, $95 million extension; Brendan Donovan was placed on the 10-day injured list with a groin strain, creating the roster spot for Emerson ahead of Sunday Night Baseball against the Padres.
The Seattle Mariners placed catcher Cal Raleigh on the 10-day injured list with an oblique strain, recalled Jhonny Pereda and optioned Jose A. Ferrer; with no timetable for Raleigh’s return, Seattle will split catching duties between Mitch Garver and Pereda as Raleigh recovers.
Seattle recalled right-hander Domingo González from Triple-A Tacoma to make his MLB debut, with lefty Jose Ferrer on the paternity list. A former Braves waiver claim, González has a 1.80 ERA in 15 relief innings this season, with a 23.7% strikeout rate, 3.4% walk rate, and a roughly 50% ground-ball rate, working a 93.1 mph four-seamer and 85.3 mph slider. In the second of three option years, he can be shuffled between Seattle and Tacoma as Seattle builds bullpen depth amid injuries to Matt Brash, Gabe Speier and Carlos Vargas.
The Mariners will reinstate Bryce Miller from the injured list to start this week against the Astros, starting with a six-man rotation and potentially using a Miller–Castillo piggyback plan to ease workloads. Miller has battled injuries (oblique in spring, elbow inflammation in 2025) but is back in the mix, while Emerson Hancock has emerged as a breakout in Miller’s absence. Castillo has struggled recently, and Seattle is keeping all rotation options open with the next off-day not until May 21, aiming to preserve rest and stability as Miller returns.
The Seattle Mariners placed Speier on the injured list and added two left-handed relievers to bolster their bullpen.
During the first inning of a Mariners–Athletics game in Seattle on April 22, 2026, Athletics’ Carlos Cortes hit a line drive that lodged in Logan Gilbert’s jersey, forcing him to fish the ball out as Mariners staff checked on him in a notably odd moment.
Seattle selected Patrick Wisdom to the active roster, replacing Rob Refsnyder who is on the paternity list. Blas Castaño was designated for assignment to clear a 40-man spot. Wisdom, a power-right hitter with overseas success and strong Triple-A numbers, provides depth at first base and DH and could impact the Refsnyder platoon as the Mariners navigate the roster move.
Seattle topped Houston 6-2 at T-Mobile Park as George Kirby rode 7.2 innings of effective ball with Cal Raleigh, Julio Rodríguez and Brendan Donovan delivering multi-hit days, pushing Seattle further ahead of the Astros and cementing the Mariners’ surge as the AL West center of gravity.
A bronze statue of Ichiro Suzuki outside Seattle's T-Mobile Park cracked and dropped in height as it was unveiled, prompting a surprised (then laughing) reaction from Suzuki. The ceremony honors his 18 MLB seasons and comes about a year after his near‑unanimous Hall of Fame selection.
The Ichiro Suzuki statue at Seattle's T-Mobile Park was unveiled with a broken bat during the reveal, prompting laughs from Ichiro and Ken Griffey Jr. and a humorous Mariners response about replica statues as fans captured the moment.
During the statue unveiling outside T-Mobile Park in Seattle, a ceremonial bat on Ichiro Suzuki's statue snapped, causing a mishap that drew attention from former teammates Edgar Martinez and Ken Griffey Jr. as Suzuki departed with his dog Kikyu.
During the unveiling outside T-Mobile Park, Ichiro Suzuki's statue had a broken bat moment that didn't dampen the mood—Ichiro and Ken Griffey Jr. joked about it as the ceremony continued, the statue appeared to be fixed, and the team plans a formal unveiling tied to Ichiro's No. 51 retirement in Aug. 2025, cementing his status as Mariners' all-time hits leader and top stolen-base holder.
Seattle selected veteran outfielder Connor Joe to join the major-league roster, replacing Victor Robles on the injured list with a pectoral strain, while Carlos Vargas moved to the 60-day IL to clear a 40-man spot. Joe, who joined Seattle on a minor-league deal in February, impressed in spring training but hadn’t earned a big-league spot until now. The 33-year-old provides defensive versatility off the bench and could spell Robles and handle first-base duties against left-handed pitching, adding depth as Robles recovers from injury.
The Seattle Mariners reportedly locked up top shortstop prospect Colt Emerson with an eight-year, $95 million guaranteed contract that includes a club option for a ninth season and a no-trade clause; incentives could push the total past $130 million. Emerson, 20, has not yet played in the majors but dominated the minors, prompting Seattle to secure his future even as he remains at Triple-A pending a physical. The deal removes service-time concerns and solidifies Emerson as a core piece through 2034, though the team plans to develop him further in the minors before a likely big-league debut, all amid an infield mix that could eventually include him at short, second, or third base depending on injuries and roster needs.