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Scouting Report
Updated May 19, 2026
Bryce Miller, 27-year-old RHP for Seattle Mariners, has been cleared to return from 15-day IL after left oblique strain. Set to make 2026 debut Wednesday (5/8) vs Houston Astros. Completed successful rehab assignment with strong metrics. Mariners implementing 6-man rotation initially, with potential piggyback role with Luis Castillo. Miller's return addresses rotation struggles (4.42 ERA last 20 games vs 3.35 first 20 games).
Strengths
- + Successful rehab assignment with 1.98 ERA over 4 starts
- + Maintained fastball velocity (96-98 mph) late in rehab outings
- + Threw all pitches effectively during rehab
- + Player declared himself 'ready to go' after final rehab start
- + Rotation depth allows flexible deployment options (6-man rotation, piggyback role)
- + Mariners rotation struggling recently (4.42 ERA last 20 games) - Miller's return provides needed reinforcement
- + Strong 2024 season (2.94 ERA, 0.976 WHIP) shows upside potential
Injury Status: IL-15 -- Left oblique strain sustained in spring training (March 25, 2026). Completed 4 rehab starts with strong performance: 1.98 ERA, 14 K, 7 BB over 13.2 IP. Most recent start (5/6): 5 IP, 0 R, 2 H, 3 BB, 2 K on 61 pitches. Cleared for MLB return.
About
Bryce Willits is a third baseman for the Chicago Cubs.
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