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June 16: RHP Gregory Santos throws up-and-down bullpen session
The righty threw 15 offerings over two sets while mixing in all of his pitches, leaving Mariners manager Scott Servais "excited" about Santos' status and the possibility that he remains in line to return some time in July. The next step would be for Santos to throw a live BP, which will probably take place during the Mariners' upcoming road trip through Cleveland, Miami and Tampa Bay.

June 16: 2B Jorge Polanco (right hamstring strain) begins Minor League rehab assignment
The veteran went 1-for-4 in his first rehab game with High-A Everett on Saturday, which was on the road in Eugene, Ore., over the weekend. He'll remain there for a few games then join Triple-A Tacoma when the Rainiers return home on Tuesday, Mariners general manager Justin Hollander said.

"Some of the length of the rehab assignment will be based on how he feels as he goes through it," Hollander said. "But he did everything he needed to do in terms of feeling good out here to go transition to a rehab assignment. I can't say when he'll join us. It depends on how he feels."

Polanco has been on the IL with the injury since May 27, after sustaining the injury on May 13.

June 15: OF Jonny Farmelo (No. 6 on Mariners Top 30 Prospect list) out for season with torn ACL
The Mariners' promising young outfielder will be sidelined for the rest of 2024 after sustaining the injury to his right knee on Tuesday when playing at Single-A Modesto.

Farmelo's leg buckled on the outfield grass when attempting to catch a fly ball, seemingly while also keeping his eye on the runner at third base in an attempt to prevent him from scoring on an eventual sacrifice fly. Farmelo then fell to the ground immediately in visible pain.

The 19-year-old made a strong impression in Spring Training in a limited sample, putting on a full five-tool display -- particularly with his speed, as he's been touted among the fastest in the organization. More »

June 15: LHP Kirby Snead clears waivers, outrighted to Triple-A Tacoma
The low-leverage lefty was designated for assignment on Tuesday then cleared waivers. Over 11 outings with the big league club, he had seven walks and seven strikeouts, with five earned runs in 10 1/3 innings (4.35 ERA). Earlier this year, he became the 1,000th player in Mariners history when he made his debut on May 8 in Minnesota.

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10-DAY/15-DAY INJURED LIST

2B Jorge Polanco (right hamstring strain)
Expected return: June
Polanco began a Minor League rehab assignment on June 15, after running the bases for the first time since the injury two days prior at T-Mobile Park. Polanco was injured scoring from second base in a May 13 game against the Royals. He avoided the IL at the time but missed seven games. Then, after returning for five games, he aggravated the injury and was placed on the IL. In the meantime, the Mariners have had second base covered between Josh Rojas, Ryan Bliss and Dylan Moore. (Last updated: June 16)

SS Colt Emerson (foot fracture; No. 3 on Mariners Top 30 Prospect list)
Expected return: Early July
On the 7-day Minor League IL since May 21, Emerson is nearing a return to baseball activities and could return to game action within the next few weeks, first at the Arizona Complex League then a return to Single-A Modesto. The big thing at his current stage is to ensure that all his mobility is sound before returning to the field. Emerson sustained the injury when fouling a ball off his foot and fracturing it May 16 in a game at Modesto, shortly after which he was placed into a protective boot. (Last updated: June 15)

1B Ty France (right heel fracture)
Expected return: June 18 or shortly after
France is soon slated to ramp up baseball activities, said Mariners general manager Justin Hollander, who met with reporters on June 12. The club is optimistic that the first baseman could be ready to be activated when he's eligible on June 18 or shortly after. France was hit by a pitch in the first inning on June 7, but stayed in the game and reached base on four of his five plate appearances, including two doubles. However, the soreness limited him in pregame drills one day later, which led to a deeper look that revealed the injury's severity. (Last updated: June 12)

LHP Gabe Speier (left rotator cuff strain)
Expected return: All-Star break
Speier said in passing that, he's no longer experiencing discomfort and is on track to begin playing catch soon. His injury crept up after his most recent outing on May 29 against Houston, but he said there was no specific moment. Rather, he awoke the next morning feeling a persistent pain, which prompted him to alert manager Scott Servais and Seattle's athletic trainers. That then led to an MRI that revealed the issue. This is the first time he's been on the injured list for an arm-related issue since breaking into the Majors in 2019. (Last updated: June 12)

60-DAY INJURED LIST

RHP Gregory Santos (right lat strain)
Expected return: July
Santos threw an up-and-down bullpen session on June 15, with the next steps being a live BP, which could come as soon as the Mariners' road trip through Cleveland, Miami and Tampa Bay. He'd been building volume to prepare himself to face live hitters, Mariners general manager Justin Hollander said on June 16, and in between sessions Santos is throwing out to 105 feet.

There's no official timetable on his return, but the club is optimistic that he could return in July. Santos initially experienced shoulder soreness at the start of Spring Training and was set back by a lat strain during a bullpen session while ramping back up. He experienced another setback in early May that prolonged his return into the July range. (Last updated: June 16)

RHP Matt Brash (right elbow inflammation)
Expected return: June 2025
Brash is out of the protective brace that he'd been wearing since undergoing Tommy John surgery on May 8 and remains in Arizona recovering. He may join the Mariners in and out in Seattle throughout the remainder of the season. Brash's surgery ended his 2024 season, three months after initially experiencing soreness during his second bullpen session in Spring Training. Brash had the ulnar collateral ligament in his pitching elbow repaired and a brace installed, which has typically allowed patients to begin physical therapy sooner. That's why the Mariners are hopeful Brash can return in 12 months, potentially as soon as June 2025. (Last updated: June 12)

OF/UTL Sam Haggerty (torn right Achilles)
Expected return: May 2025
Haggerty tore his right Achilles on May 18, in his second game after getting optioned back to Triple-A Tacoma, and he underwent surgery with Dr. Albert O. Gee at the University of Washington the following week. He then departed for Arizona shortly after to transition his recovery there. Before leaving Seattle, Haggerty mentioned in passing that his timeline would be around 12 months if all goes well with his subsequent rehab. (Last updated: June 12)

RHP Jackson Kowar (right UCL surgery)
Expected return: 2025
Kowar was transferred to the 60-day IL shortly after receiving word that he'll need to undergo Tommy John surgery, which ended his season before it even began. The former first-round Draft pick was among the leading candidates to win a bullpen spot before suffering the injury in his second Cactus League outing. (Last updated: March 10)

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