Mariners injury updates: Matt Brash to 15-day IL; Brendan Donovan, Bryce Miller near return
Mariners reliever Matt Brash has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to lat inflammation, though the diagnosis is considered favorable compared to initial oblique injury concerns. Infielder Brendan Donovan is nearing a return, set to play rehab games in Arkansas before potentially rejoining the team in Chicago. Pitcher Bryce Miller continues his rehab, while outfielder Victor Robles has begun a rehab assignment with a possible return during the upcoming Houston series.
- ▪Matt Brash was diagnosed with lat inflammation after an MRI, avoiding a more serious oblique injury.
- ▪Brash has been placed on the 15-day IL, with lefty Josh Simpson called up to replace him on the roster.
- ▪Brendan Donovan will play rehab games Tuesday and Wednesday in Arkansas before potentially rejoining the Mariners in Chicago.
- ▪Victor Robles began a rehab assignment and may return at the start of the Houston series if he clears the long throw test from the outfield.
- ▪Mariners GM Justin Hollander described Brash's MRI results as 'very good news all around, probably the best news we could have possibly hoped for.'
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