The Seattle Mariners announced that pitcher Bryce Miller will be activated from the injured list to start Tuesday’s game against the Philadelphia Phillies, according to <a href="https://www.buzzineintl.com/category/baseball/mlb/”>MLB.com’s Daniel Kramer. Miller’s return is a key development as the Mariners aim to strengthen their starting rotation amid their ongoing push in the season.
Recovery and Performance During Rehab Stint
Miller has been recovering from elbow inflammation and recently completed three rehab appearances with the Mariners’ Triple-A affiliate, the Tacoma Rainiers. Across 13 1/3 innings at Tacoma, he recorded a 4.05 ERA, with 15 strikeouts and only three walks, demonstrating progress toward full readiness.
Season and Injury Timeline for Miller
The 26-year-old right-hander has only made 10 starts this season due to two separate stints on the injured list. His elbow issues first sidelined him in mid-May with a placement on the 15-day IL. After returning for two starts, Miller was again shut down following his last outing on June 6. Overall this year, he has pitched 48 2/3 innings with a 5.73 ERA, tallying 39 strikeouts and 23 walks.
Miller’s Impact on Mariners Rotation
Since joining Seattle’s starting rotation in May 2023, Miller has emerged as one of the better pitchers in the American League. Last season, he ranked notably in the AL with a 2.94 ERA (fifth), a 0.98 WHIP (third), a .200 opponents’ batting average (third), and tied for 10th in quality starts with 18. His return will allow the Mariners to have all five of their top starters on the mound together for the first time this year, following earlier injuries to Logan Gilbert and George Kirby.
Additional Mariners Updates
Other recent Mariners news includes outfielder Julio Robles apologizing for throwing his bat amidst an expected suspension, the call-up of a top prospect to the Everett AquaSox, and catching attention on Cal Raleigh’s potential MLB record. These developments, alongside Miller’s activation, reflect a season full of both challenges and promising moves for Seattle.