Mariners' Logan Gilbert Makes Second Rehab Start, Return Expected Soon

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Logan Gilbert is scheduled to make his second rehab start with Triple-A Tacoma as he recovers from a Grade 1 flexor strain in his right elbow. In his first rehab outing, Gilbert pitched 1 1/3 innings, allowing one run while showing a fastball velocity peaking at 96.8 mph before dropping to around 93.7 mph by the end of his next rehab appearance. Mariners manager Dan Wilson stated the team will reassess Gilbert's status following the upcoming start, with the possibility of activating him after one or two rehab outings. Prior to the injury, Gilbert had a strong season performance with a 2.37 ERA and 0.79 WHIP in six starts, marking his first time on the injured list after 127 consecutive starts since 2021. If all goes well, Gilbert could rejoin the Mariners' rotation early next week for their series against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Additionally, reliever Trent Thornton, returning from appendicitis, has also been pitching in rehab games and aims to return to the big league roster soon.