Injuries & Moves: Woo to begin rehab assignment; Garver returns to lineup
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Woo lands on 15-day IL with right hamstring strain
ST. PETERSBURG -- The right hamstring soreness that forced Bryan Woo to exit during the fourth inning of his start on Monday night against the Rays landed the Mariners' second-year righty on the 15-day injured list one day later, after an MRI revealed what Woo called a “low-level" strain. In
Hamstring injury latest blow for Woo in trying season
ST. PETERSBURG -- Bryan Woo’s frustration was palpable as he paced off the mound in the fourth inning on Monday night at Tropicana Field, once again earlier than anticipated within a season in which his health has been the leading topic of discussion every time he takes the mound. The
No. 6 prospect Farmelo out for season with right ACL tear
SEATTLE -- Jonny Farmelo’s non-contact right knee injury sustained earlier this week will sideline him for the rest of the 2024 season. Mariners general manager Justin Hollander revealed on Saturday that Seattle’s No. 6 prospect, per MLB Pipeline has a torn ACL. Surgery has not yet been scheduled, nor has
Woo's MRI comes back 'perfectly clean'
SEATTLE -- One day after he was scratched from his scheduled start against the White Sox, Bryan Woo received positive results on an MRI that came back “perfectly clean,” Mariners general manager Justin Hollander said on Wednesday. Hollander said that Woo could be re-inserted back into Seattle’s rotation as soon
Woo to get MRI on forearm after missing start
SEATTLE -- Bryan Woo, the Mariners’ electric right-hander in the midst of one of the best starts to a season in team history, was scratched from his scheduled start on Tuesday due to a right forearm issue that necessitated an MRI. In his place, veteran left-hander Jhonathan Díaz was recalled
No. 8 prospect Locklear called up for debut; France (heel) hits IL
KANSAS CITY -- For the foreseeable future, the Mariners will be showcasing a new look at first base. With Ty France headed to the 10-day injured list on Sunday due to a hairline fracture in his right heel, Seattle called up Tyler Locklear, the club’s No. 8 prospect. Manager Scott
Mariners win, but all eyes on Muñoz after early exit
OAKLAND -- Andrés Muñoz has been dealing with a lower back issue for weeks. But after Seattle’s leverage reliever was front-and-center for a home-plate collision on Tuesday night, he could no longer pitch through it. Seeking his 13th save, Muñoz was instead forced to leave with two outs in the
Woo exits first game back from IL with forearm tightness
SEATTLE -- Cal Raleigh knew something was off immediately, pacing out to the mound after Bryan Woo unleashed what would be his final pitch on Friday night. Woo winced after his 62nd offering, showing discomfort but not extreme pain, which he revealed postgame to be tightness in his pitching forearm.
Brash undergoes Tommy John surgery, targeting return next June
SEATTLE -- Matt Brash's hopes for a comeback in 2024 have officially ended, as the high-powered Mariners reliever underwent Tommy John surgery this week, general manager Justin Hollander shared on Friday. Brash had the ulnar collateral ligament in his pitching elbow repaired and a brace installed on Wednesday by Dr.
'We are concerned': Brash shut down indefinitely
SEATTLE -- Mariners general manager Justin Hollander was optimistic on Friday afternoon about Matt Brash’s progress toward a return from right elbow inflammation, with the leverage reliever slated to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Tacoma as soon as Saturday. But that optimism proved to be short-lived after Brash experienced
Crawford, key cog for Mariners, lands on IL with oblique strain
ARLINGTON -- J.P. Crawford was in the third round of batting practice on Wednesday evening at Globe Life Field, and after one awkward hack, he knew something in his right side was wrong. “I instantly felt it just grab,” Crawford said. “And then I tried to take one more swing
Woo to start season on IL with elbow inflammation
SAN DIEGO -- The Mariners will open the season without one of their top young starters. Right-hander Bryan Woo will open the season on the injured list with elbow inflammation, Mariners general manager Justin Hollander announced before Monday’s 4-1 exhibition win over the Padres. An MRI showed no structural damage
Gonzales to undergo season-ending surgery
SEATTLE -- Marco Gonzales toed the emotional line between relief and frustration when revealing on Sunday that he’ll undergo season-ending surgery to address the nerve issue that’s been lingering for more than two months in his pitching forearm. The left-handed veteran had long been looking for answers relating to the
'I just feel terrible': Kelenic fractures foot after kicking cooler
SEATTLE -- Jarred Kelenic has always played with an emotional edge, sometimes admittedly to a fault, and now the Mariners outfielder will be sidelined for the foreseeable future after, in his words, he “let the emotions get the best of me.” Kelenic suffered a left foot fracture after kicking a
Crawford's status casts shadow over Mariners' loss
NEW YORK -- The agitated unease in J.P. Crawford’s voice loomed larger than the Mariners’ 3-1 defeat to the Yankees on Tuesday after Seattle’s shortstop exited with a right shoulder contusion in the middle of the third inning. But neither he or the club want to mount more concern over
Mariners prospect Woo to make MLB debut on Saturday
The Bryan Woo era in Seattle is on the forefront, but it comes in light of another injury within the Mariners’ rotation. Woo will be recalled from Double-A Arkansas and start Saturday’s game against the Rangers in place of Marco Gonzales, who is in the process of undergoing tests on
'They're not sick of me yet': Ray's early rehab days filled with family
DETROIT -- Robbie Ray is itching to get back -- but not for the reason you might think. “I said [to Mariners teammates] that if they don’t start hitting better, I’m going to have to come back,” Ray said jokingly before Saturday’s game against the Tigers in his first media
Ray (Tommy John surgery) likely to miss start of '24
OAKLAND -- The Mariners announced that left-hander Robbie Ray underwent Tommy John surgery on Wednesday, in addition to the flexor tendon repair that was previously expected. He had already been ruled out for the remainder of the 2023 season, but the additional procedure means he's now likely to miss the
Mariners lose Ray (flexor surgery) for rest of season
PHILADELPHIA -- Last week, Robbie Ray said his recovery from a left flexor strain was “going really well” and that everything was “definitely encouraging” ahead of an evaluation he was slated to undergo on Monday. Unfortunately, that consultation revealed that Ray will need to undergo season-ending surgery, Mariners manager Scott
Muñoz (shoulder) to IL, shaking up Mariners' 'pen
CLEVELAND -- A pitching staff that was remarkably healthy last year will weather another notable injury early, as Andrés Muñoz was placed on the 15-day IL with a right deltoid strain ahead of Seattle’s series finale against the Guardians on Sunday. Muñoz last pitched on Friday, throwing a hitless eighth
Mariners place Ray (flexor strain) on 15-day IL
SEATTLE -- One of the Mariners’ most notable accomplishments last season was their rotation’s remarkable health, not losing a starter to the injured list all season. But just two games into 2023, that streak has ended. Robbie Ray was placed on the 15-day IL with a left flexor strain ahead
Ray sharp as Mariners mull infield decisions
PEORIA, Ariz. -- On their last Spring Training weekend in the desert, the Mariners continue to tinker with the infield. Nagging injuries will do that. Shortstop J.P. Crawford was out of the lineup on Saturday, but he received good news regarding his injured right foot. Infielder Dylan Moore hasn’t resumed
How will the Mariners fill D-Mo's role?
PEORIA, Ariz. -- The Mariners suffered their first significant injury of the season after an MRI on Friday revealed that Dylan Moore is dealing with a Grade 1 left oblique strain and will begin the season on the 10-day IL. Moore, who recently signed a three-year, $8.75 million extension, was
J-Rod lands on IL as Mariners push for WC spot
KANSAS CITY -- The fear of Julio Rodríguez heading to the 10-day injured list with a lower back strain is now a reality for the Mariners. Rodríguez underwent testing on Friday afternoon prior to the start of a three-game series against the Royals at Kauffman Stadium, and he landed on