Three Mariners Stars Are Grinding Through Rehab Assignments, and Here's Where They Stand

The Seattle Mariners have three major pieces working their way back from the injured list right now, all grinding through minor league rehab assignments as they chase their way back to the big club. Let's break down where each one stands and when they might be ready to rejoin the squad.

Bryce Miller is Looking Sharp Down in Everett

The 27-year-old right-hander made his fourth start for a Mariners minor league affiliate on Wednesday night, throwing five shutout innings for the High-A Everett AquaSox against the Hillsboro Hops. Miller struck out three while allowing two hits and three walks, and he bumped his pitch count up to 61 (38 strikes) from 53 pitches in his previous outing. This marks his third straight scoreless appearance. He went four innings without allowing a run for Triple-A Tacoma on April 30 and three innings clean for Everett on April 24.

Miller started his rehab assignment on April 18 after a left oblique strain interrupted his early season. General manager Justin Hollander said the team would likely use the full 30 days allowed for Miller's rehab stint, which means he could get as many as two more starts before returning to the rotation. That's good news for a squad dealing with a crowded starting rotation situation right now, especially with Emerson Hancock shining in Miller's spot early this season.

Donovan Making Moves in Arkansas

The Mariners' key offseason acquisition joined Double-A Arkansas on Tuesday, going 1 for 3 with an RBI double and two walks against the Tulsa Drillers. Unfortunately, Wednesday's game got rained out. Donovan has been on the 10-day IL with a left groin strain since April 18, and he's expected to rejoin the team during the Chicago White Sox series starting Friday at 4:40 p.m. The postponement on Wednesday could impact those plans. Arkansas is scheduled to play the Drillers on Thursday at 3:35 p.m. Pacific.

Robles Taking It Slow with Tacoma

Seattle's 28-year-old right fielder has appeared in three games for Triple-A Tacoma this week, going 0 for 6 with two walks, an RBI and a run scored. Robles has been on the 10-day IL since April 6 with a right pectoral strain. The team is being careful with him, pulling him from games after two or three plate appearances to keep the workload light while he gets his strength back.

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