Mariners Bryce Miller hits 98.6 mph in first rehab start for Tacoma
Miller allowed three runs over 1.2 innings, but showcased plus velocity and threw a variety of pitches
PEORIA, AZ - FEBRUARY 26: Bryce Miller #50 of the Seattle Mariners warms up in the outfield prior to the game between the Cleveland Guardians and the Seattle Mariners at Peoria Stadium on Thursday, February 26, 2026 in Peoria, Arizona. (Photo by Emma Bronsteader/MLB Photos via Getty Images) | MLB Photos via Getty Images Mariners pitcher Bryce Miller made his first start in a competitive game since February 26th yesterday in Tacoma, beginning a rehab assignment that will last through at least the end of May. Miller was on a pitch count/innings limit of around 35 pitches and two innings, and wound up pitching 1.
2 innings and throwing 33 pitches, 21 of them for strikes. He gave up three runs on four hits, with a walk and a pair of strikeouts (although one of them came on a batter pitch timer violation). Bryce Miller to begin rehab assignment, creating good problem for Mariners The most exciting thing about Miller’s outing was the velocity on his fastballs.
The first pitch he threw was a 98. 1 four-seamer that just nicked the outer edge. He went on to hit 98.
7 with the first pitch to his second hitter, missing low, but beating his hardest career pitch—which was 98. 3 to George Springer in the ALCS, and which he then followed up with two more fastballs (97. 8, 97.