Seattle Mariners Activate Bryce Miller, Reshape Pitching Rotation

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Bryce Miller is set to return from the injured list this Saturday to face the Minnesota Twins as part of a rotation shakeup that includes optioning Logan Evans to Triple-A Tacoma. Miller, sidelined due to right elbow inflammation and a bone spur, has struggled this season with a 5.22 ERA, but hopes to regain his strong form from the second half of 2024 when he posted a 1.89 ERA. Seattle's general manager Justin Hollander and manager Dan Wilson have expressed optimism about Miller's recovery, noting he avoided a rehab assignment and has responded well to treatment including a cortisone shot. Miller has been frustrated by his inability to pitch deep into games this year but is hopeful his arm will hold up for the remainder of the season. The Mariners also activated relief pitcher Jackson Kowar from the injured list ahead of a game against the Washington Nationals, sending Logan Evans down to Triple-A to clear roster space. This return of key pitchers comes as the Mariners look to bolster their staff during their current homestand.