The Mariners have released Mitch Haniger.

Fantasy Impact

Haniger had been banged up in spring training and would have opened the season on the injured list. He returned to Seattle last year after one season with the Giants, but struggled all year at the plate. He will still earn the $15.5 million he was set to make as he potentially looks for a new opportunity.

Mitch Haniger has been out since March 8 with left shoulder discomfort, per team updates, missing action for the Mariners with no clear return timeline set.

Fantasy Impact

Haniger’s week-long absence since March 8 due to shoulder discomfort clouds his status, after a 3-for-18 spring with a homer over seven games. The 34-year-old’s uncertain return dims his Opening Day odds for Seattle. Fantasy managers should hold off rostering him, awaiting clarity on his recovery for potential power contributions later.

Mitch Haniger focused on rebuilding his strength this offseason, believing it would lead to better results this season following his struggles last year.

Fantasy Impact

Haniger entered last year in a primary DH role alongside Mitch Garver. They both struggled mightily at the plate last season. Haniger began his second stint in Seattle last year after he was part of the trade that sent Robbie Ray to San Francisco. The Mariners will need at least one of him or Garver to bounce back in a DH role this season.

Mitch Haniger is out of the starting lineup for the Mariners Sunday.

Fantasy Impact

Haniger will sit out the series finale with the Cardinals. Victor Robles will patrol right field and leadoff Sunday.

Mitch Haniger is out of the starting lineup for the Mariners Friday.

Fantasy Impact

Haniger will head to the bench for the start of the series with the Cardinals. Victor Robles will move over to left field and leadoff Friday.