Seattle Mariners Injury Updates: Brash, Miller and Robles Status

This article takes a look at the latest from Seattle’s spring training. There’s Matt Brash’s return after dental surgery, Bryce Miller’s slow but steady oblique rehab, and Victor Robles dealing with some shoulder soreness. All of it ties into the Mariners’ opening-day plans in the Cactus League, though there are still a few unknowns.

Brash’s return to live batting practice

The Mariners finally got some good news with Matt Brash. He’s back on the mound for live batting practice after missing the start of camp for dental surgery.

During his second live session—the first time hitters actually swung—Brash’s fastball hit 96 mph. That’s a solid number, and his sweeper looked sharp too.

He faced Brendan Donovan and Ryan Bliss twice each. Nobody reported any issues, which is a relief for the Mariners.

They hope Brash can get in five or six outings before the season starts. That should help him shake off the rust and get his command back to where it needs to be.

• This second live session was the first with hitters swinging, which feels like a real milestone.
• Brash’s fastball touched 96 mph, so his arm speed seems just fine post-surgery.
• The sweeper looked nasty, which bodes well for facing both lefties and righties.
• Donovan and Bliss handled his stuff without any hiccups, a good sign for game situations.
• Seattle’s aiming for Brash to log five or six Cactus League outings before Opening Day.

Bryce Miller’s comeback from oblique inflammation

On the pitching side, Bryce Miller is making progress in his rehab from oblique inflammation. He’s throwing from 120 feet now, working on flat ground, and using the plyo mound for dry throws and some mid-effort plyo balls.

This is his first mound-related work since the injury. That’s a big step toward getting his stamina and velocity back for the grind of the season.

There’s no return date yet. The Mariners are watching him closely and want to make sure he doesn’t push too hard and risk another setback.

• Miller’s up to 120-foot throws and flat-ground work—slow and steady progress.
• He’s mixing in dry throws on the plyo mound and some mid-effort plyos to test things out without overdoing it.
• First mound work since the injury shows things are trending up, even if nobody’s ready to circle a date on the calendar yet.

Victor Robles: MRI clean, expected DH return

In the outfield, Victor Robles took a hit with a new shoulder-soreness scare. This came after a late-week diving play.

An MRI came back clean, which is reassuring. The issue looks minor and doesn’t involve any structural damage.

Robles should rejoin the lineup as the designated hitter this Sunday against Milwaukee. That’s a boost for Seattle’s depth chart.

• Shoulder soreness developed after a late-week diving play, but the MRI was clean.
• He’s expected to return Sunday as DH vs Milwaukee, which points to a quick recovery.
• Non-structural concerns keep Robles flexible for the Mariners’ offense without long-term risk.

What this means for the Mariners’ spring plan

Brash looks close to returning to Cactus League action. Miller’s ramp-up continues, and Robles’ clean MRI gives Seattle a little peace of mind as they build out the roster for Opening Day.

The team seems pretty set on managing workloads carefully. They want everyone ready for spring without rushing back too soon.

• Brash could show up in five or six spring outings if all goes well, which would help the bullpen.
• Miller’s return date is still up in the air, so that’s something to watch.
• Robles’ clean MRI and quick DH return add some offensive flexibility without hurting the defense.

 
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