Seattle Mariners

Emerson Hancock lasted just 3.2 innings, allowing one earned run on five hits and four walks while striking out four in Wednesday's 5-2 loss to the Braves.

Fantasy Impact: This performance underscores a troubling trend for Hancock, whose season ERA now sits at an inflated 4.75, despite a seemingly decent 1.29 WHIP. His inability to pitch deep into games, coupled with a low strikeout rate of 6.82 K/9, limits his fantasy appeal. The high number of walks in this outing also raises concerns about his control, which is critical given his modest strikeout totals. Fantasy managers should view Hancock as a risky play, primarily in deeper leagues or as a streaming option, depending on the matchup.

Luis Urias is in the Mariners lineup on Wednesday against the Braves.

Fantasy Impact: Seattle continues to roll with a platoon at third base between Urias and Josh Rojas.

Josh Rojas is not in the Mariners lineup on Wednesday against the Braves.

Fantasy Impact: Rojas reached base four times, including three walks on Tuesday. He gets the afternoon off with Luis Urias in the lineup at third base.

Sam Haggerty is in the Mariners lineup on Wednesday against the Braves.

Fantasy Impact: Haggerty was recently recalled from Triple-A. He is starting in left field with Luke Raley out of the lineup.

Luke Raley is not in the Mariners lineup on Wednesday against the Braves.

Fantasy Impact: Raley gets the afternoon off for Seattle with Sam Haggerty starting in left field.

Seby Zavala is in the Mariners lineup on Wednesday against the Braves.

Fantasy Impact: Zavala is starting behind the plate for Seattle with Cal Raleigh still in the lineup as well at DH.

Luis Castillo delivered a masterful performance, allowing no earned runs on just three hits and one walk while striking out seven over seven innings in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Braves.

Fantasy Impact: This outing was a shining example of Castillo's ability to control the game and minimize damage, a welcome sight given his somewhat elevated ERA entering the game. His season-long metrics, including a strong 10.6 K/9 and a solid 3.04 FIP, suggest that his underlying performance has been better than some of his results so far. Fantasy managers should feel confident in Castillo's ability to maintain high strikeout numbers and a competitive edge in future outings, making him a valuable asset.

Mitch Garver went 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI in the Mariners' 2-1 victory over the Braves.

Fantasy Impact: His two-run shot in the ninth provided the only runs for Seattle in the narrow win, bolstering his RBI count to nine for the season. Despite a struggling batting average of .150 through 24 games, Garver's ability to hit for power, as evidenced by his three homers, keeps him relevant in fantasy formats that value power numbers.

Bryce Miller delivered a masterful performance, allowing just one earned run on two hits and one walk while striking out 10 over seven innings in Monday's 2-1 win against the Braves.

Fantasy Impact: This outing continues a strong season for Miller, who now boasts a 2.04 ERA and a 0.88 WHIP through six starts. His 10 strikeouts in this game highlight his ability to dominate opposing lineups, and his season K/9 rate of 9.9 confirms his strikeout potential. Fantasy managers should continue to view Miller as a high-upside option in all formats, especially given his consistent performance and ability to rack up strikeouts.

Cal Raleigh is back in the lineup for the Seattle Mariners against the Atlanta Braves Monday. (Source: Seattle Mariners on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Raleigh returns after receiving Sunday off for general rest, batting fifth and starting behind the plate at catcher against the Braves for manager Scott Servais Monday.

Logan Gilbert allowed two runs on four hits across 6 1/3 innings with nine strikeouts against Arizona.

Fantasy Impact: Gilbert allowed a solo home run to Christian Walker in the second inning before he settled in. Eugenio Suarez tied the game with an RBI double in the seventh inning when Gilbert was removed from the game. He now boasts a 2.03 ERA on the season.

The Mariners will option Jonatan Clase to Triple-A Tacoma on Monday. (Source: Daniel Kramer on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: The 21-year-old rookie has struggled since making his major league debut. Clase slashed .222/.250/.259 with three RBI and two stolen bases in nine games. This move will give Clase a chance to reset and see regular at-bats with Tacoma.

Mitch Haniger is out of the lineup for the Seattle Mariners against the Arizona Diamondbacks Sunday. (Source: Seattle Mariners on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Haniger will receive the afternoon off for rest purposes, with Luke Raley starting in right field and batting sixth against the Diamondbacks for manager Scott Servais Sunday.

Andres Munoz delivered a flawless performance, tossing a clean inning to notch a save as the Mariners edged out the Diamondbacks 3-1 on Saturday.

Fantasy Impact: Munoz threw 11 pitches, striking out one without allowing any hits or walks. This outing lowers his ERA to 2.61 and improves his season save count to four, reflecting a solid rebound after some earlier struggles. His WHIP stands at a slightly elevated 1.26, but his high strikeout rate (11.3 K/9) continues to make him a valuable asset in fantasy leagues that reward strikeouts heavily. However, his FIP at 4.03 suggests some underlying concerns that could affect his reliability. Fantasy managers should keep an eye on his performance to gauge if he can maintain his role as a closer without letting his metrics slip.

George Kirby delivered an exceptional performance in Saturday's 3-1 victory over the Diamondbacks.

Fantasy Impact: He tossed seven scoreless innings, allowing just two hits and one walk while striking out 12. This outing is a significant boost to Kirby's fantasy value, showcasing his ability to dominate a lineup while maintaining excellent control. His season ERA now improves to 4.18, and with a WHIP of 1.11 and a K/9 of 10.6, Kirby is proving to be a reliable strikeout artist. His FIP of 2.17 and a strikeout-to-walk ratio of 9.50 further highlight his efficiency and effectiveness on the mound. Fantasy managers should consider Kirby a high-upside option due to his ability to rack up strikeouts and limit runs, making him a valuable asset in all formats.

Ty France went 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI in the Mariners' 3-1 victory over the Diamondbacks.

Fantasy Impact: His two-run shot contributed crucially to the win, marking his second homer of the season. Despite a modest .259 batting average over 24 games, France's latest performance could hint at an uptick in power, which might help offset his relatively high strikeout rate and low walk rate this season. Fantasy managers should keep an eye on France for potential streaks of power, although his overall value might remain limited by his batting average and on-base skills.

Matt Brash was shut down after having a setback with his right elbow injury while playing catch Friday. (Source: Shannon Drayer on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Brash will travel to Dallas to get a second opinion on his right elbow. The team is obviously concerned and fantasy managers should expect the team to have Brash’s next steps outlined after his second opinion.

Mariners GM Justin Hollander said the best case scenario for J.P. Crawford to return is in 2-3 weeks. (Source: Daniel Kramer on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Crawford was placed on the injured list on Thursday with an oblique strain. Dylan Moore should continue to primarily play at shortstop.

The Mariners have transferred Gregory Santos to the 60-day injured list. (Source: Mariners PR on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: This move shouldn't impact the timetable for Santos. He is targeting a return in May.

The Mariners called up Leo Rivas from Triple-A Tacoma. (Source: Mariners PR on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Rivas has been called up with J.P. Crawford being placed on the injured list. He is not starting on Thursday, but he should see some starts at shortstop while Crawford is sidelined.