Mariners reinstate – Seattle reinstated right-hander Matt Brash from the injured list ahead of Wednesday’s game and sent left-hander Robinson Ortiz to Triple-A Tacoma. J.P. Crawford, recently scratched with right triceps soreness, discussed a potential move to third base as Colt E
SEATTLE — Matt Brash is back in the Mariners’ bullpen mix.
Ahead of Wednesday’s game, Seattle reinstated the right-handed reliever from the injured list and optioned left-hander Robinson Ortiz to Triple-A Tacoma. Brash, 28, had landed on the IL on May 1 with right lat inflammation.
When healthy this season, Brash had been Seattle’s most reliable option out of the bullpen. He went 2-0 with a 0.00 ERA, recording 10 strikeouts and two walks in 12 1/3 innings.
“Obviously great to get Matty back,” Wilson said. “Big part of that back-end bullpen, and someone who’s thrown a lot of high-leverage innings. So, it’s really good to get him back.”
Brash’s return carries weight beyond the early-season numbers. In four seasons with Seattle, he has gone 16-11 with a 3.08 ERA, eight saves, 237 strikeouts and 82 walks in 185 games. He missed the 2024 season after undergoing Tommy John surgery.
It was a busy day for roster decisions, but the Mariners also had to adjust on the field. J.P. Crawford was a late scratch from Seattle’s lineup before Wednesday’s 5-4 win against the Chicago White Sox due to right triceps soreness. After the game, the veteran shortstop had time to talk through what’s next.
Crawford even fielded grounders at third base before the game, and he said he recently spoke with manager Dan Wilson about changing positions following the promotion of rookie Colt Emerson from Triple-A Tacoma.
“I want to be a Mariner for life, and I think that’s the best way to do it,” Crawford said of his potential position change. “And, just always being open to helping the team win.”
General manager Justin Hollander said Emerson would primarily see time at third base to begin his major league career. with Crawford staying at shortstop. Still. the way Crawford has approached the discussion could speed up how quickly Emerson becomes Seattle’s everyday shortstop than was initially expected.
Wilson described Crawford as someone who will fit wherever the team needs him.
“J.P. is, like we’ve talked about, a selfless player,” Wilson said. “He’ll go wherever anybody needs him to go. And so, again, just like I said, it’s a chance to take a look at things over there and look at a different spot.”
Crawford. hitting .210 with six home runs and 16 RBIs in 42 games. said the idea of switching positions has been on his mind for a bit and that he discussed it with his agent. At 31. he framed the potential move as part of paying forward the mentorship he received from former Mariners players like Kyle Seager and Dee Strange-Gordon.
“It was Crawford who greeted Emerson before any other Seattle player after he hit his first career home run,” the team’s story continues.
“There’s no better feeling than that, getting the first one out of the way, especially it being a homer,” Crawford said. “Just wanted to be there for him. We’re all on the same team, have the same goal, and that’s to win the World Series. And, the sooner he can get comfy here, the better.”
Seattle Mariners Matt Brash injured list Robinson Ortiz Triple-A Tacoma J.P. Crawford right triceps soreness Colt Emerson Dan Wilson Justin Hollander Chicago White Sox