Mariners injury updates: Matt Brash to 15-day IL; Brendan Donovan, Bryce Miller near return

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Mariners pitcher Matt Brash is placed on the 15-day IL due to lat inflammation, but the MRI results are optimistic. Brendan Donovan and Bryce Miller are nearing returns, with Donovan set to play in Arkansas and Miller scheduled for a rehab outing soon.

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Matt Brash placed on 15-day IL due to lat inflammation
MRI results for Brash show no serious damage
Brendan Donovan to play in Arkansas before joining Mariners
Bryce Miller scheduled for rehab outing on May 6th
Carlos Vargas faces setback in lat recovery

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SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 16: Brendan Donovan #33 of the Seattle Mariners singles in the sixth inning against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park on April 16, 2026 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) | Getty Images Mariners GM Justin Hollander met with the media ahead of this week’s homestand to provide updates on injured Mariners. Obviously, the question at top of mind for most Mariners fans is what the latest is on reliever Matt Brash, who had to leave Wednesday’s game with an apparent injury to his side. Brash had an MRI which revealed inflammation in his lat, which is significantly more optimistic than the oblique injury many feared when he left the game. Hollander says there are no signs of anything serious or structurally damaged, just trace inflammation. The team has opted to put Brash on the 15-day IL, calling up lefty Josh Simpson to take Brash’s place. Despite the disappointing injury designation, Hollander called the results of Brash’s MRI “very good news all around, probably the best news we could have possibly hoped for.” One other note relevant to tonight’s game: despite the Royals putting a lefty on the hill, OF Rob Refsnyder is not in the starting lineup. Manager Dan Wilson said Ref is “nursing a couple of different little things” and that he’s fine, but day-to-day. Other injury updates:

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What is the latest injury update on Matt Brash?

Matt Brash has been placed on the 15-day IL due to inflammation in his lat, with MRI results indicating no serious damage.

When will Brendan Donovan return to the Mariners?

Brendan Donovan will play in Arkansas on Tuesday and Wednesday, and if all goes well, he could join the Mariners in Chicago next Friday.

What is the status of Bryce Miller's rehab process?

Bryce Miller is progressing well in his rehab and is scheduled for an outing in Everett on May 6th, aiming for 65-70 pitches.

What setbacks has Carlos Vargas faced in his recovery?

Carlos Vargas has experienced a mild setback in his rehab, feeling pain in his strained lat, and will need to restart his ramp-up process.

Mariners injury updates: Matt Brash to 15-day IL; Brendan Donovan, Bryce Miller near return

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