Several Key Contributors on Cusp of Returns to Seattle Mariners

Seattle Mariners general manager Justin Hollander speaks to the media before a game against the San Diego Padres on Friday at T-Mobile Park in Seattle. SEATTLE — The Seattle Mariners injury troubles have been a mix of short-term and long-term absences this season, with multiple players affected across multiple short and long-term time frames. Mariners general manager Justin Hollander revealed before a game against the San Diego Padres on Friday that starting catcher and 2025 American League MVP finalist Cal Raleigh would be shut down for a week then reevaluated due to a right oblique strain.

Being without Raleigh for any period of time will be a net negative for Seattle. On the flip side, it looks like several key contributors are nearing their returns to the team. Here's an overview of injury updates provided by Hollander on several players.

Matt Brash, right-handed pitcher Right-handed setup man Matt Brash has been on the shelf since May 1 due to right lat inflammation. Brash made his first rehab outing Thursday for the Triple-A Tacoma Rainiers and struck out the side in order. The Mariners still need to reassess where Brash is at, but things are trending toward Brash being activated off the injured list this homestand, which ends Wednesday.

"We just want to make sure we're doing the right thing for Matt," Hollander said Friday. "These injuries can be tricky. And if we feel like it's best for him to have one more (appearance) in Tacoma, we'll do that.