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Luke Raley to Miss Fifth Straight Game
Seattle Mariners outfielder Luke Raley (illness) remains out of the starting lineup ahead of Saturday's game against the Boston Red Sox. Raley was expected to return on Saturday, but he'll miss his fifth straight game with the flu. The Mariners are still calling him day-to-day, so Raley shouldn't require a trip to the Injured List. Rob Refsnyder and Connor Joe will cover the corner outfield spots against southpaw Connelly Early on Saturday. Fantasy managers should check back on Sunday for another update on Raley. When healthy, Raley has been a pleasant surprise with 14 home runs.
Source: mlb.com
Source: mlb.com
Julio Rodriguez Returns From Hamstring Injury on Friday
Seattle Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez (hamstring) is starting in center field and is batting third for the M's in Friday's series opener against the visiting Boston Red Sox and left-hander Ranger Suarez, according to MLB.com. Rodriguez was pulled from Wednesday's game early against the Baltimore Orioles after tweaking his hamstring, and he sat out of the series finale at T-Mobile Park on Wednesday, but now that he's back in there, fantasy managers will want to return him to their starting lineups for the weekend series in Seattle against the BoSox. The 25-year-old three-time All-Star and former American League Rookie of the Year comes into Friday's series opener with a .249/.310/.429 slash line, .739 OPS, 13 long balls, 35 RBI, 40 runs scored, and nine stolen bases across his 301 at-bats in 2026. J-Rod has struggled so far in June, going 11-for-58 (.190) with just one homer, two doubles, five RBI, four steals, eight runs, seven walks, and 13 K's in 66 plate appearances. However, he's hitting .833 with a 2.000 OPS in six career at-bats against Suarez.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Lazaro Montes Flashing Elite Raw Power in Minor Leagues, Can He Debut in 2026?
Seattle Mariners outfield prospect Lazaro Montes has had a strong start to the Double-A regular season and is establishing himself as one of the top emerging power hitters in the minor leagues. Across 64 games with Double-A Arkansas, the young slugger has gone deep 20 times while holding a .237/.346/.543 line and an .889 OPS. Since the start of June, Montes has been even more dominant at the plate, launching eight of these long balls and carrying a .316/.409/.772 line. This elite play has put himself in strong contention to earn the call to Triple-A, which will open the door for a second-half debut. While fantasy managers will need to wait for him to move up to Triple-A before declaring him a top stash candidate, he is firmly on the watch list, given his elite power upside. If he maintains this pace, he could provide a major spark to a Mariners lineup as they look to clinch a spot in the postseason down the stretch.
Source: MiLB.com
Source: MiLB.com
Luke Raley Taking Another Day Off With Back Injury
Seattle Mariners outfielder Luke Raley (back) is not ready to rejoin the starting lineup in Thursday's series finale against the visiting Baltimore Orioles, per MLB.com. With Randy Arozarena (hamstring) on the injured list and Julio Rodriguez (hamstring) dealing with hamstring spasms, the M's will roll with an outfield of Miles Mastrobuoni in left field, Victor Robles in center, and Dominic Canzone in right on Thursday against Orioles right-hander Shane Baz. Raley will be missing his third straight game, and if he continues to be unavailable going into the weekend series against the Boston Red Sox, he could be a candidate to join Arozarena on the IL. The 31-year-old left-handed slugger rarely plays against left-handed pitchers, but he is producing plenty of power against righties for fantasy managers, currently hitting .241/.303/.503 with an .806 OPS, 14 home runs, 35 RBI, 24 runs scored, and a stolen base in his 191 at-bats in 2026. Raley is currently rostered in 21% of Yahoo leagues.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Julio Rodriguez Sitting Out With Hamstring Injury
Seattle Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez (hamstring) is out of the starting lineup for Thursday's series finale against the Baltimore Orioles at T-Mobile Park after injuring his hamstring on Wednesday night, according to MLB.com. Victor Robles will start in center field for the M's and bat eighth against Orioles right-hander Shane Baz. The Mariners said that Rodriguez was only dealing with hamstring spasms on Wednesday evening, so he should be considered day-to-day for now. Check back on Friday to see if he's available to play in the series opener versus the Boston Red Sox. Seattle's outfield depth is being tested this week with J-Rod hurt, Luke Raley (back) nursing injuries, and Randy Arozarena (hamstring) landing on the injured list earlier this week. Robles, Miles Mastrobuoni, and Dominic Canzone are starting in the outfield on Thursday. When active, Rodriguez continues to be a must-start in all fantasy baseball formats. The 25-year-old Dominican All-Star is slashing .249/.310/.429 with a .739 OPS, 13 homers, 35 RBI, 40 runs scored, and nine stolen bases in his 301 at-bats so far in 2026.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Julio Rodriguez Dealing With Hamstring Injury
Seattle Mariners manager Dan Wilson said that outfielder Julio Rodriguez (hamstring) was pulled from Wednesday's game early against the Baltimore Orioles due to a hamstring spasm, according to Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times. Rodriguez tweaked his hamstring making a leaping catch in center field and was seen heading to the trainer's room. Before leaving, he went 1-for-3 at the plate with a run scored and two strikeouts. It looks like the Mariners pulled the 25-year-old All-Star as a precaution, and his injury doesn't appear to be very serious. Fantasy managers still shouldn't expect J-Rod to play in Thursday's series finale at T-Mobile Park against the Orioles, but he should be available this weekend in Seattle for a series against the Boston Red Sox. The three-time All-Star has hit .248/.310/.426 this year with a .736 OPS, 13 home runs, 35 RBI, 39 runs scored, and nine stolen bases in 74 games across 326 plate appearances. After his second 30-30 season in 2025, Rodriguez is a clear must-start in fantasy when he's active.
Source: The Seattle Times - Ryan Divish
Source: The Seattle Times - Ryan Divish
Julio Rodriguez Leaves Early on Wednesday With Undisclosed Injury
Seattle Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez (undisclosed) was removed from Wednesday night's game early against the visiting Baltimore Orioles due to an undisclosed injury, according to Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times. J-Rod left the dugout with a trainer and went to the clubhouse. Before leaving the contest, Rodriguez went 1-for-3 at the plate with a double, a run scored, and two strikeouts. Victor Robles moved from right field to center field, with Rob Refsynder entering the game to play right field for the M's. Seattle can ill-afford to lose the 25-year-old Dominican for an extended amount of time with Randy Arozarena (hamstring) going on the injured list on Tuesday and Luke Raley (back) also banged up of late. We should have an update on Rodriguez early on Thursday, so check back then. Even if it's not a serious injury, fantasy managers shouldn't expect him to be in the lineup for the series finale against the O's at T-Mobile Park on Thursday. Rodriguez came into Wednesday's tilt with a .248/.310/.426 slash line, .736 OPS, 13 home runs, 35 RBI, 39 runs scored, and nine stolen bases in 74 games across 326 plate appearances.
Source: The Seattle Times - Ryan Divish
Source: The Seattle Times - Ryan Divish
Luke Raley Missing Second Straight Game With Back Injury
Seattle Mariners outfielder Luke Raley (back) will sit out a second straight game due to a back injury on Wednesday against the visiting Baltimore Orioles, per MLB.com. Raley was scratched from Tuesday's contest at T-Mobile Park with back tightness. Victor Robles is starting in right field and batting sixth, while Connor Joe will start in left field and hit eighth against Orioles right-hander Kyle Bradish. The M's are thin in the outfield this week with Raley nursing a back injury and Randy Arozarena (hamstring) landing on the injured list on Tuesday. For now, fantasy managers in deeper leagues should consider Raley day-to-day with his back ailment and check back for Thursday's series finale against the O's to see if he's ready to return to the lineup. The 31-year-old left-handed hitter typically only plays when the M's are facing a right-hander, which limits his fantasy upside. Raley has still managed 14 home runs on the season with a .241/.303/.503 slash line, .806 OPS, 35 RBI, 24 runs, and a stolen base in his 191 at-bats. Raley is on pace to set a new career high in long balls, with his previous high-water mark coming in 2024 with 22 bombs.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Lazaro Montes Plants Himself on the Stash Radar
Seattle Mariners outfield prospect Lazaro Montes blasted his 20th home run of the season on Sunday and his eighth in his last 13 games, a torrid stretch in which the left-handed hitter has batted .346 with 17 runs scored, 21 RBI, and two stolen bases. For the season, the Mariners' fourth-ranked prospect is hitting .242 with a .347 on-base percentage that is partially bouyed by a strong 12.1 percent walk rate, along with a .555 slugging percentage. A 28.7 percent strikeout rate is his Achilles heel, but the prodigious power that comes with it cannot be denied. The 6-foot-5 slugger belted 32 home runs in 131 games a season ago, and is currently on pace to blow past that number. The 21-year-old should see time at Triple-A in the coming weeks, and if he can ensure that his strikeout rate doesn't spike at the minors' highest level, then a late-season MLB debut is well within reach; then again, with the Mariners' recent decision to promote Curtis Washington Jr. to the majors straight from High-A, any sort of timing is possible. Fantasy managers should start to consider stashing the powerful Cuban for his home run and RBI upside, though it may come at the cost of batting average.
Source: MiLB.com
Source: MiLB.com
Mariners Promote Curtis Washington Jr., Worth a Look for Elite Speed?
The Seattle Mariners have officially called up 26-year-old outfielder Curtis Washington Jr., who is in line to make his major league debut after being selected in the 19th round of the 2022 MLB Draft. After spending five seasons in the minors, Washington earned the promotion as injuries to Randy Arozarena and Luke Raley created an opening in the outfield. Known for his elite speed and strong defensive skills, Washington slashed .190/.280/.394 with a .674 OPS at High-A this season. While the offensive numbers do not stand out, his athleticism and versatility give him several ways to contribute. Washington also swiped 32 bases in 95 games across multiple minor league levels last season. The Mariners will welcome the defensive reinforcement as they continue their push in the AL West.
Source: MLB Pipeline
Source: MLB Pipeline
Randy Arozarena Heading to Injured List With Hamstring Inflammation
The Seattle Mariners are placing outfielder Randy Arozarena (hamstring) on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday after an MRI exam showed mild left-hamstring inflammation, which is more than the team expected, according to Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times. The Mariners' hands were a little tied with both outfielder Luke Raley (back) and first baseman Josh Naylor (wrist) nursing minor injuries this week. The Mariners said earlier that Arozarena would be available off the bench on Tuesday and was expected to return to the starting lineup on Wednesday, so we'd expect him to be ready to come off the IL when he's eligible. Until then, both Rob Refsnyder and Victor Robles could platoon in Seattle's outfield, with Refsnyder starting on the short side of a platoon versus lefties. It's a tough blow in the short term for the M's, as Arozarena has been one of the team's top producers in 2026 with a .291/.377/.448 slash line, .826 OPS, seven long balls, 33 RBI, 19 stolen bases, and 47 runs scored in his 261 at-bats. Fantasy managers need to keep Arozarena stashed in an IL spot in all formats.
Source: The Seattle Times - Ryan Divish
Source: The 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
Luke Raley Sitting Out With Back Tightness
Seattle Mariners outfielder Luke Raley (back) is sitting out of Tuesday's series opener against the visiting Baltimore Orioles due to back tightness, according to Adam Jude of The Seattle Times. Dominic Canzone is starting in right field for the M's and will hit cleanup against Orioles right-hander Brandon Young. For now, we'll consider Raley to be day-to-day. If he's feeling better on Wednesday, he could be right back in the lineup against Baltimore right-hander Kyle Bradish. In his sixth year in the majors and third year with Seattle, Raley is on pace to set a new career high in home runs. Through 66 games in 2026 across 210 plate appearances, the left-handed slugger is slashing .241/.303/.503 with an .806 OPS, 14 home runs, 35 RBI, 24 runs scored, and a stolen base. The power is nice from the left side, but the fact that he rarely faces left-handers limits his overall fantasy upside in mixed leagues. Raley has gone just 2-for-16 (.125) with none of his 14 home runs against lefties this season.
Source: The Seattle Times - Adam Jude
Source: The Seattle Times - Adam Jude
Randy Arozarena Not Ready to Return on Tuesday
Seattle Mariners outfielder Randy Arozarena (hamstring) is missing another game on Tuesday against the visiting Baltimore Orioles at T-Mobile Park, according to MLB.com. Victor Robles is making the start in left field and will bat seventh against Orioles right-hander Brandon Young. The 31-year-old Arozarena is missing a third straight start for the M's after suffering from soreness in his left hamstring last Friday. The good news is that the Mariners expect him to be available off the bench for Tuesday's series opener, giving him a good chance to return to the starting nine for Wednesday's contest in Seattle. When the right-handed-hitting Cuban outfielder returns to action, fantasy managers will want to return him to their starting lineups everywhere. He's been one of the team's most consistent offensive producers in 2026 with a .291/.377/.448 slash line, an .826 OPS, seven home runs, 33 RBI, 19 stolen bases, and 47 runs scored in his 261 at-bats in his second full season with the M's. Arozarena was a second-time All-Star in 2025 in his first year in Seattle, when he hit just .238 (146-for-613), but with a career-high 27 long balls, 76 RBI, and 31 steals in 160 regular-season contests.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Randy Arozarena Missing Another Game With Hamstring Injury
Seattle Mariners outfielder Randy Arozarena (hamstring) is missing another game in Sunday's series finale against the Washington Nationals, according to MLB.com. Luke Raley is making another start in left field for the M's and will bat cleanup on Sunday against Nationals left-hander PJ Poulin. Arozarena is sitting out a second straight game after he left Friday's win over the Nats with soreness in his left hamstring. The 31-year-old Cuban outfielder didn't require further testing on his hamstring, so he's considered day-to-day and is unlikely to land on the injured list. With another scheduled day off coming on Monday, there's a good chance Arozarena will be back in action for Tuesday's series opener at T-Mobile Park versus the Baltimore Orioles. The two-time All-Star has been money for his fantasy managers so far in 2026, slashing .291/.377/.448 with an .826 OPS, seven home runs, 33 RBI, 19 stolen bases, and 47 runs scored in 71 games across 302 plate appearances.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
