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Scouting Report
Updated May 19, 2026
Bryce Miller, 27-year-old right-hander for the Seattle Mariners, has been reinstated from the 15-day injured list after recovering from a left oblique strain sustained in spring training. Miller completed a successful four-start rehab assignment (1.98 ERA, 14 K, 7 BB in 13.2 IP) and is set to make his 2026 season debut on May 13 against the Houston Astros. His fastball velocity has returned to elite levels (96-98 mph), showing promise after a difficult 2025 season (5.68 ERA, 1.406 WHIP). The Mariners are implementing a six-man rotation initially, with potential piggyback arrangements with Luis Castillo.
Strengths
- + Fastball velocity restored to 96-98 mph
- + Successful rehab assignment with 1.98 ERA
- + 14 strikeouts in 13.2 rehab innings
- + Showed resilience in 2025 postseason (2.51 ERA, 1-0 record)
- + All secondary pitches working effectively
- + Oblique injury fully healed
- + Ready to contribute immediately to rotation
Weaknesses
- - Struggled significantly in 2025 regular season (5.68 ERA, 1.406 WHIP)
- - History of back-to-back injury-plagued seasons (elbow issues in 2025)
- - Seven walks in 13.2 rehab innings shows some control concerns
- - Fastball exhibited extreme downward movement landing for balls during rehab
- - Missed all of spring training
- - Rotation depth creates uncertainty about role and workload
Injury Status: day-to-day
About
Bryce Ball is a first baseman for the Chicago Cubs.
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