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Cole Young's Recent Hitting Streak has his Stock Trending Up
Seattle Mariners second baseman Cole Young had a recent eight-game hitting streak from July 26 through Aug. 2 that saw him go 15-for-34 (.441) with a home run, a double, two triples, three RBI, and six runs scored across 37 plate appearances. He capped it off with a 4-for-5 night against the Minnesota Twins on Aug. 2. Young has gone 0-for-9 with three walks in three games since losing his eight-game hitting streak, but the recent hot stretch had fantasy managers giving the 23-year-old a look off the waiver wire for middle-infield help in deeper leagues. The former 21st overall pick in the 2022 MLB draft is now hitting .263/.323/.412 with a .736 OPS, 14 home runs, 51 RBI, 54 runs scored, and three stolen bases across 116 games played and 465 plate appearances as a regular for the M's in his first full MLB season in 2026. Young has definitely taken a step forward in his second season in the big leagues, and he's quietly become a steady second base option in counting-stat leagues with improved power at the plate. And with a .280 expected batting average and .334 xwOBA, Young still has time to do more damage before his sophomore season comes to an end. He's rostered in only 21% of Yahoo leagues.
Source: Baseball Reference
Source: Baseball Reference
Michael Arroyo a Higher-End Stash Amid Triple-A Surge
Seattle Mariners infield/outfield prospect Michael Arroyo continues to impress at Triple-A Tacoma, producing four multi-hit performances in his last six games for the Rainiers and drawing more walks and hit-by-pitches (five) than strikeouts (four) during that time. In all, the 5-foot-10 Colombian is hitting .337 with a .921 OPS through 22 games since his promotion to Triple-A. The Mariners' fourth-ranked prospect began the season at Double-A, and his ability to compete at the minors' highest level along with his positional versatility (2B, OF) could earn him a late-season debut in the majors, too. With solid contact and power along with an ability to steal bases, the 21-year-old has the makings of a potential multi-category contributor for fantasy, so the right-handed hitter should be considered a high-end stash option in deeper 12+ team leagues.
Source: MiLB.com
Source: MiLB.com
Brendan Donovan Activated on Tuesday
Seattle Mariners utility man Brendan Donovan (groin) was activated from the injured list on Tuesday, per Daniel Kramer of MLB.com. Donovan started at third base and batted seventh in his first game back against the Detroit Tigers. The 29-year-old has missed most of the 2026 season due to groin injuries. After initial hitting the injured list in mid-April, Donovan returned in early May before promptly going back on the IL in mid-May. Across 101 plate appearances on the year, Donovan is hitting .274/.386/.452 with three home runs, eight RBI, and nine runs scored. The lefty swinger is unlikely to provide much pop or speed, but he's an above-average source of batting average whose ability to get on base should keep him in the lineup and help him rack up counting stats. In deeper leagues Donovan is worth targeting on the waiver wire as quality roster depth.
Source: MLB.com - Daniel Kramer
Source: MLB.com - Daniel Kramer
Michael Arroyo Heating Up in Quest to Make Big-League Debut
Seattle Mariners second base/outfield prospect Michael Arroyo was recently promoted from Double-A Arkansas to Triple-A Tacoma and is producing with two homers and 13 RBI in just 12 games with Tacoma. Altogether in the month of July, between the two levels, Arroyo is hitting .395 with four homers, 19 RBI, and 19 runs scored. Arroyo, the No. 5 prospect in the Mariners' system, can play second base or outfield, so he offers some positional flexibility for a potential call-up to Seattle. The Mariners are well stocked at the big league level with Cole Young manning second base and boast a loaded outfield. But Arroyo, the talented right-handed hitter out of Colombia, is producing in his age-21 season, and fantasy managers would be wise to add the talented youngster whose 55-power and 55-hit tool could be on display before the end of the season.
Source: Minor League Baseball
Source: Minor League Baseball
Michael Arroyo Flashing Upside at Triple-A
Seattle Mariners infield/outfield prospect Michael Arroyo earned a promotion to Triple-A back on July 7 and has looked like he belongs there, collecting a hit in eight of the 10 games he's played in, going 17-for-45 (.378) with three doubles, a triple, two home runs, and a pair of stolen bases. He's struck out eight times in 51 plate appearances, which is just a 15.7 percent rate (84th percentile), so the 21-year-old does not appear overmatched in that regard either. The Mariners' fourth-ranked prospect offers a solid hit tool with some power to go along with it and some speed to boot, making him an intriguing fantasy asset in both redraft and dynasty formats. At this rate, a late-season debut in the majors looks possible, so managers in deeper leagues could consider stashing him, but if that doesn't happen, look for a productive 2027 in the majors from the 5-foot-10 Colombian.
Source: MiLB.com
Source: MiLB.com
Brendan Donovan Moving his Rehab Assignment to Triple-A
Seattle Mariners infielder/outfielder Brendan Donovan (groin) is moving his minor-league rehab assignment to Triple-A Tacoma on Friday night, according to Shannon Drayer. Donovan is moving to the highest minor-league level after starting a rehab assignment in the rookie-level Arizona Complex League on Wednesday. The 29-year-old German native could require a rather lengthy rehab assignment due to the fact that he's been on the shelf for almost two months with a nagging groin injury. When he's ready to return to Seattle, though, he should play regularly for the M's, most likely as the starting third baseman. Before landing on the 10-day injured list, Donovan was hitting .274/.386/.452 with a career-high .839 OPS, three home runs, eight RBI, nine runs, and a stolen base in just 25 games and 101 plate appearances in a small sample size. With limited power/speed upside, Donovan isn't terribly attractive in fantasy baseball leagues except for his contact abilities, high average, and multi-position eligibility at second base, third base, shortstop, and the outfield. He's currently rostered in just under half of Yahoo leagues. Barring a setback, there's no reason why Donovan shouldn't be back with the big-league squad before August.
Source: Shannon Drayer
Source: Shannon Drayer
Michael Arroyo Off to Hot Start at Triple-A, In Position for Late-Season MLB Debut
Seattle Mariners infield prospect Michael Arroyo was recently promoted to the Triple-A club and has not slowed down since moving up to the top ranks. Through his first six contests with Tacoma, the team's No. 4 prospect has held a .346/.406/.731 line with a dominant 1.137 OPS. During this stretch, Arroyo has launched two long balls and swiped two bags. He spent the majority of the first half with Double-A Arkansas, where he carried a .287/.364/.456 line with 12 doubles, 10 home runs, and 13 stolen bases. Fantasy managers in deeper leagues should continue to pay close attention to his production as he has put himself firmly on the stash radar. He may only need a brief seasoning at this level before being given the green light to join the Mariners for the final stretch.
Source: MiLB.com
Source: MiLB.com
Brendan Donovan Could Start Rehab Assignment Any Day Now
Seattle Mariners infielder/outfielder Brendan Donovan (groin) worked out on Tuesday in Arizona and will go through another workout on Wednesday, according to Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times. The hope is that he will start playing in minor-league rehab games in the rookie-level Arizona Complex League after that. The 29-year-old utility man is making progress, but he's not going to be ready to rejoin Seattle's major-league roster before the end of the first half of the season this Sunday. Depending on how Donovan's rehab assignment goes, though, he could be ready for the start of the second half on Friday, July 17. The former seventh-rounder of the St. Louis Cardinals in 2018 out of the University of South Alabama was expected to be a key contributor for the M's in 2026, but he's managed to play in just 25 games due to injuries, going 23-for-84 (.274) with three homers, eight RBI, nine runs, and a stolen base. Donovan is more attractive in real baseball than fantasy because of his low power/speed ceiling, but he hits for average and is eligible at second base, third base, shortstop, and outfield in Yahoo leagues. He's currently rostered in just under half of Yahoo leagues.
Source: The Seattle Times - Ryan Divish
Source: The Seattle Times - Ryan Divish
Michael Arroyo to Join Triple-A Tacoma, Emerging as Viable Stash Candidate?
Seattle Mariners infield prospect Michael Arroyo was promoted to Triple-A Tacoma earlier on Sunday evening, according to Daniel Kramer of MLB.com. Arroyo is currently viewed as the team's No. 5-ranked prospect and the overall No. 45 prospect on MLB.com. The infielder has spent the first half of the season in Double-A and is being rewarded with an early promotion. Across 65 games with Double-A Arkansas, Arroyo has posted a strong .287/.364/.456 line with 12 doubles, 10 home runs, and 13 stolen bases. Last summer, Arroyo split his time between High-A and Double-A, where he carried an overall .262/.401/.433 line with 17 home runs and 12 stolen bases. While an MLB debut may not occur until late in the season, his five-category profile makes him a worthy stash candidate in deeper 15-team leagues with N/A spots as he is now on the doorstep of the majors.
Source: Daniel Kramer
Source: Daniel Kramer
Brendan Donovan to Start a Rehab Assignment on Tuesday
Seattle Mariners infielder/outfielder Brendan Donovan (groin) will start a minor-league rehab assignment on Tuesday, according to Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times. Donovan has been sidelined with a strained left groin since the middle of May, but barring a setback on his rehab assignment, he could return just before the All-Star break and play with the M's next weekend. The 29-year-old former seventh-rounder by the St. Louis Cardinals in 2018 from the University of South Alabama was a first-time All-Star in 2025 in his final year in St. Louis, slashing .287/.353/.422 with a .775 OPS, 10 homers, 50 RBI, 64 runs scored, and three stolen bases in 118 games and 515 plate appearances. Donovan has a limited fantasy ceiling because of his middling power and speed, but his high-contact approach makes him appealing for his high average and on-base percentage, not to mention he's eligible at second base, third base, shortstop, and the outfield in Yahoo leagues. He's currently rostered in just under half of Yahoo leagues.
Source: The Seattle Times - Ryan Divish
Source: The Seattle Times - Ryan Divish
Cole Young Stays Hot in June, Hits Two Home Runs on Monday
Seattle Mariners second baseman Cole Young continued to swing the bat well in the team's 6-2 win over the division-rival Los Angeles Angels at T-Mobile Park on Monday, going 3-for-3 with two home runs and three RBI to boost his season average to .260 and his OPS to .713. It was the 22-year-old's first multi-homer game of his young career. Although Young's season line might not impress anyone, he has picked things up in June and has gone 30-for-102 (.294) with five home runs, two doubles, 11 RBI, and 11 runs scored in 26 games and 107 plate appearances during the month. The young middle infielder is now slashing .260/.321/.392 on the season with nine long balls, 40 RBI, 37 runs scored, and two stolen bases in his 311 at-bats in his first full year in the majors in Seattle. With an expected batting average of .277 and an xwOBA of .329 (wOBA of .304), Young's batted-ball profile suggests that his improvement in June is no fluke. If you need middle-infield help in deep-mixed fantasy leagues, you could do much worse than Young, who is only rostered in 11% of Yahoo leagues.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Brendan Donovan Could Be Nearing Rehab Assignment
Seattle Mariners infielder/outfielder Brendan Donovan (groin) will be reevaluated after the team's current homestand and could be nearing a rehab assignment, per Ryan Divish of the Seattle Times. Donovan has been on the 10-day injured list since mid-May due to a left groin strain, but it appears he could be nearing a return around the All-Star break. Across 101 plate appearances in 2026 for Seattle, Donovan has hit .274/.386/.452 with three home runs, eight RBI, nine runs scored, and one stolen base. The 29-year-old does not offer much speed or power upside for fantasy managers, but he's a steady source of batting average when healthy. Seattle will have to shift some pieces around when Donovan returns, as the team's infield picture is crowded following the promotion of shortstop Colt Emerson to the big leagues. Still, Donovan's ability to play multiple positions should keep him in the Mariners lineup on a near-everyday basis once healthy.
Source: Seattle Times - Ryan Divish
Source: Seattle Times - Ryan Divish
Brendan Donovan Begins Running Progression, Return Imminent?
Seattle Mariners infielder/outfielder Brendan Donovan (groin) started a running progression on Tuesday, which is the biggest hurdle to clear as he attempts to return from a strained left groin, according to Daniel Kramer of MLB.com. Donovan's running progression is expected to last 10 days to two weeks, so his return to the big-league roster isn't imminent. From there, if he avoids any setbacks, Donovan could go straight into a minor-league rehab assignment. The 29-year-old left-handed hitter has been sidelined since the middle of May, but barring a setback, he will have a shot to rejoin the big-league squad before the All-Star break in mid-July. Donovan is a contact-oriented utility man who was starting regularly at third base for Seattle before his injury, hitting .274 (23-for-84) with three homers and eight RBI in just 25 games played. When he's ready to return, he should return to an everyday role with the M's, which could push infielder J.P. Crawford to the bench. Donovan is currently rostered in just over half of Yahoo leagues.
Source: MLB.com - Daniel Kramer
Source: MLB.com - Daniel Kramer
Colt Emerson Hitting Well, Emerging as a Must-Add on the Waiver Wire?
Seattle Mariners third baseman Colt Emerson made his MLB debut less than two weeks ago, and he has already emerged as a must-add player on the fantasy baseball waiver wire. Through 10 games, he is slashing .258/.361/.516 with one home run, one triple, three doubles, an 11% walk rate, a 22% strikeout rate, and 152 wRC+. He has reached base in four consecutive contests, and during that span, he's hitting 6-for-14 with four extra-base hits and a pair of walks. He hasn't given us a ton of home run power yet, but the extra-base hits are quite impressive, and we're encouraged that he can sustain his .877 OPS going forward. There are still plenty of opportunities for him to get scooped up in fantasy baseball, as he's available in 82% of leagues at the moment. Managers should prioritize adding him from the waiver wire.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Is Cole Young Still Worth Targeting on the Waiver Wire Amidst Current Cold Streak?
Across 196 plate appearances so far this season, Seattle Mariners second baseman Cole Young has hit .240/.316/.349 with three home runs, 26 RBI, 20 runs scored, and two stolen bases. The 22-year-old has taken over as the everyday second baseman in Seattle and is providing stellar defense, which should keep his playing time secure. However, after posting a .777 OPS through the end of April, Young has come crashing back down to earth in May. Across 70 plate appearances so far this month, Young is hitting .159/.243/.222 with a 25.7% strikeout rate. Despite Young's struggles, his .254 xBA and .400 xSLG suggest he's run into some tough luck at the plate. While Young may not stand out in any one fantasy category, he could provide value as an accumulator once he pulls out of his current skid. In deeper leagues, Young could be a worthy buy-low target on the waiver wire.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
