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Scouting Report
Updated May 19, 2026
Brendan Donovan, All-Star third baseman and key offseason acquisition for the Seattle Mariners, has been activated from the 10-day injured list after suffering a left groin strain on April 17. The injury was connected to sports hernia surgery he underwent in October 2025. Donovan was further complicated by a hip injury sustained on March 28 when he made a sliding catch against Cleveland. He completed a rehab assignment with Double-A Arkansas, going 1-for-3 with a double, RBI, and two walks as designated hitter. Before the injury, Donovan was hitting .304 with a .437 OBP, .518 SLG, .954 OPS, 3 home runs, 3 doubles, and 9 walks in 18 games. He returned to the Mariners lineup at third base and leadoff spot against the White Sox on Friday.
Strengths
- + Excellent pre-injury offensive performance (.304 BA, .954 OPS)
- + Strong plate discipline with 9 walks in 18 games
- + Successful rehab assignment with quality at-bats
- + Gold Glove-caliber defender returning to primary position
- + Manager expressed confidence in his return
- + Felt good physically during rehab games
- + Key offensive piece for Mariners lineup
Weaknesses
- - Recent left groin strain requiring IL placement
- - Ongoing residual effects from sports hernia surgery
- - Hip injury from early-season sliding catch complication
- - Limited rehab games due to weather postponement
- - Still learning recovery protocols post-surgery
- - Potential for re-injury given core/hip sensitivity
Injury Status: day-to-day
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