Mariners Game #24 Preview and Discussion: SAC at SEA, 4/20

TL;DR

The Seattle Mariners aim for their third consecutive win against the Oakland Athletics, with Emerson Hancock starting on the mound. Brendan Donovan is on the injured list with a groin strain, and Will Wilson has been called up as his replacement.

Key points

Mariners aim for third consecutive win against A's
Emerson Hancock has a 2.75 FIP and 24.7% K-BB
Brendan Donovan on 10-day injured list with groin strain
Will Wilson called up to replace Donovan
J.T. Ginn starting for the Athletics

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ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 04: Emerson Hancock #26 of the Seattle Mariners tags out Nolan Schanuel #18 of the Los Angeles Angels, who was attempting to steal home off of a wild pitch, during the first inning at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on April 04, 2026 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Ryan Sirius Sun/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Mariners will look to make it three in a row as they begin a new series with A’s on Monday. Emerson Hancock takes the mound for the Mariners. He has a 2.75 FIP and 24.7% K-BB over his first four starts. It’s one of the most remarkable turn arounds in the early going across the majors. If you’re interested in learning more about how Hancock has gone from, frankly, unwatchable to one of the 20 best starters in the majors (small samples be danged), I highly recommend this post from Michael Rosen at FanGraphs. Hancock appears to be a rare example of a pitcher who fundamentally changed the way they throw, and its worked The big news in Mariners-land Monday is less happy: Brendan Donovan will spend at least 10 days on the injured list with a groin strain. Donovan has been dealing with the injury off and on since the earliest days of the season, and he left Friday’s game midway after aggravating the injury. Minor league journeyman was called up in his place but is not in the lineup tonight. will continue to hold down third place for the Mariners in the near term. The Mariners will face sinker-slider-groundballer . For more on Ginn and the A’s, Jake Mailhot has you covered in .

Q&A

What is Emerson Hancock's performance this season?

Emerson Hancock has a 2.75 FIP and a 24.7% K-BB rate over his first four starts, showcasing a significant improvement.

Why is Brendan Donovan on the injured list?

Brendan Donovan is on the injured list for at least 10 days due to a groin strain that he aggravated during a recent game.

Who is starting for the Oakland Athletics against the Mariners?

J.T. Ginn will be the starting pitcher for the Oakland Athletics in the game against the Seattle Mariners.