Mariners Bryce Miller Returns to Injured List with Elbow Inflammation

Seattle Mariners right-hander Bryce Miller is being placed back on the 15-day injured list due to persistent right elbow inflammation, the same issue that sidelined him earlier this season and was unresponsive to a cortisone shot. Since returning from his prior injury, Miller struggled with poor performance, allowing 19 runs over 18 innings and showing a decline in fastball velocity and control compared to previous seasons. To fill his spot in the rotation, the Mariners have recalled right-hander Logan Evans from Triple-A Tacoma, while Bryan Woo's start has been postponed. Meanwhile, the Mariners have designated Leody Taveras for assignment after a disappointing stint with a .470 OPS and the worst WAR in MLB during his time with Seattle, complicating their right-field situation further as Luke Raley remains sidelined with an oblique strain. Additionally, former Mariners pitcher Easton McGee has returned to the Milwaukee Brewers after recovering from Tommy John surgery and pitching primarily with their Triple-A affiliate. These roster moves reflect the Mariners’ ongoing challenges with injuries and performance as they navigate the 2025 season.