Scouting Report
Updated May 19, 2026
Bryce Miller, 27-year-old right-hander for the Seattle Mariners, was reinstated from the 15-day injured list after recovering from a left oblique strain sustained in spring training. Miller completed a four-start rehab assignment (4/18-5/6) posting a 1.98 ERA with 14 strikeouts and 7 walks over 13.2 innings. He made his 2026 season debut on May 13 against the Houston Astros. During rehab, Miller demonstrated encouraging velocity (96-98 mph on his fastball) and mixed all his secondary pitches effectively. The Mariners are employing a six-man rotation initially, with potential plans for a piggyback arrangement with Luis Castillo. Miller's return is critical as he aims to bounce back from a difficult 2025 season (5.68 ERA, 1.406 WHIP) marked by elbow issues.
Strengths
- + Fastball velocity restored to 96-98 mph during rehab
- + Strong rehab performance with 1.98 ERA over 13.2 innings
- + Successfully threw all secondary pitches during rehab
- + Declared himself ready to return
- + Mariners optimistic about his stuff heading into 2026
- + Potential to return to 2024 form (2.94 ERA, 0.976 WHIP)
- + Completed full rehab assignment without setback
- + Held velocity well into later innings of rehab starts
Injury Status: day-to-day
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