Mariners place LHP José A. Ferrer on paternity list, recall RHP Domingo González

TL;DR

The Seattle Mariners placed left-handed pitcher José A. Ferrer on the paternity list and recalled right-handed pitcher Domingo González from Triple-A Tacoma. González may make his Major League debut soon, while Ferrer will miss the upcoming series.

Key points

José A. Ferrer placed on paternity list
Domingo González recalled from Triple-A Tacoma
González could make Major League debut soon
Ferrer has led Mariners' bullpen in appearances
Ferrer acquired in trade for catcher Harry Ford

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Feb 19, 2026; Peoria, AZ, USA; Seattle Mariners pitcher Domingo Gonzalez (46) during spring training photo day. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images | Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images Over the weekend in Chicago, Ryan Divish reported that Domingo González was present in the visiting clubhouse in case José A. Ferrer’s wife went into delivery. Ferrer stuck around, working out of a bases loaded jam on Sunday unscathed, but he did not end up making the trip to Houston with the rest of the squad. Should González appear in a game the next few days, he will be making his Major League debut, and would be the third Mariner to do so after fellow righties Alex Hoppe and Nick Davila. The 26-year-old was claimed off waivers from Atlanta last August, and survived the offseason roster churn before being optioned to Triple-A Tacoma. He’s been off to a strong start in his first Pacific Coast League action, tossing 15 innings of 1.80/2.60 ERA/FIP ball, and has issued just two walks alongside a tidy 50% ground ball rate. Seattle is González’s third org, having played in affiliated ball since 2018 when he was signed by the Pirates out of the Dominican Republic, and as you may have heard, we love a debut at Lookout Landing. As for Ferrer, the M’s will have their workhorse reliever sidelined for most, if not all of the upcoming series. Acquired in December for catcher Harry Ford in a much-discoursed-about trade, he’s led the Mariners’ bullpen corps in appearances and innings pitched at 21 and 20, respectively. Despite falling victim to some tough BABIP luck early on, his 1.80/2.42 FIP have proven to be quite dependable. He’s also worn quite a few hats in the first six weeks of the season – especially with Andrés Muñoz scuffling and and down – whether that’s filling in at closer, getting that third out against a tough lefty hitter, or covering multiple innings. We at LL congratulate Ferrer and his family on the arrival of their child.

Q&A

Why was José A. Ferrer placed on the paternity list?

José A. Ferrer was placed on the paternity list due to the impending birth of his child.

Who is Domingo González and what is his Major League debut status?

Domingo González is a right-handed pitcher recalled from Triple-A Tacoma, and he could make his Major League debut in the coming days.

What impact has José A. Ferrer had on the Mariners' bullpen this season?

José A. Ferrer has led the Mariners' bullpen in appearances and innings pitched, showcasing his reliability despite some early season challenges.