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The Seattle Mariners selected 3B Ace Reese from Mississippi State with the 24th overall pick in the first round of the 2026 MLB Draft, a lefty-swinging power bat projected to contribute early despite questions about defense at third; reports indicate an underslot $3.5 million bonus was agreed upon.
Seattle placed outfielder Julio Rodríguez on a seven-day concussion IL after a first-inning collision. Miles Mastrobuoni was selected to the roster to fill the spot, while Cooper Criswell moved to the 60-day IL to open a 40-man slot. Rodríguez remains in concussion protocol and could miss about a week, with the All-Star break potentially delaying a return; Victor Robles started in center in his absence and Mastrobuoni provides depth as a versatile fill-in.
Seattle center fielder Julio Rodríguez left Thursday’s 1-0 win over the Angels and entered concussion protocol after being struck in the back of the helmet by a throw to second; Victor Robles, who replaced Rodríguez, also left after being hit by a 98 mph fastball, though X-rays on Robles were negative, and manager Dan Wilson said they would assess both players in the morning.
Seattle’s rotation will return to a piggyback-style plan, but this time with six healthy starters sharing a five-man framework over the next ~30 days. The rotation will feature Logan Gilbert, George Kirby, Bryan Woo, Bryce Miller, Luis Castillo, and Emerson Hancock, with four traditional starts followed by piggyback relief days as starters rotate through the role. Miller and Castillo previously excelled in piggyback duties (1.67 ERA combined) and Seattle aims to keep the bullpen fresh while maintaining momentum as they lead the AL West.
Seattle’s series opener vs. Washington was delayed by thunderstorms in the DC area and will now start at 5:55 p.m. PT on Friday. The forecast calls for clearing conditions, with Saturday’s and Sunday’s games scheduled for 1:05 p.m. PT and 10:35 a.m. PT respectively.
Mariners left fielder Randy Arozarena exited Friday’s 10-2 win over the Nationals with a tightened left hamstring and is day-to-day after trainer checks and strength tests; manager Dan Wilson said it could be a cramp or spasm rather than a strain and will be reassessed in the morning, with Victor Robles replacing him in right and Luke Raley moving to left. Arozarena has been one of Seattle’s most productive players this season, appearing in all 71 games and leading the club in multiple offensive categories, as Seattle navigates a injury-plagued road trip.
ESPN insider Jeff Passan argues Tarik Skubal, a two-time Cy Young winner, would be a strong trade target for the Seattle Mariners at the MLB deadline to boost a rotation that already features six solid starters and prized pitching prospects; Skubal’s elbow surgery recovery has him nearing a rehab assignment, and Detroit may be open to moving him as he heads to free agency after the season, potentially in a deal that could involve exchanging a current starter, with Passan also noting other fit options like Rico Garcia and Jo Adell.
Mariners GM Justin Hollander provided injury updates on Cal Raleigh (right oblique strain) and Brendan Donovan (left groin strain), saying both are progressing but with no clear return dates. Raleigh has begun 30 tee-swings at moderate intensity and will workout in Arizona before a potential Seattle check-in, with progression focused on intensity rather than volume. Donovan is in Arizona on an Alter G treadmill and will move to running and baseball movements as he nears a running progression. Both players will require minor league rehab assignments and the club will proceed cautiously to avoid setbacks, with timelines remaining day-to-day rather than calendar-based.
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.