Scouting Report: Bryce Johnson
San Diego Padres | CF
Overall
Summary
Bryce Miller, 27-year-old right-hander for the Seattle Mariners, was reinstated from the 15-day injured list to make his 2026 season debut on May 13 against the Houston Astros. Miller missed the start of the season after straining his left oblique in spring training on March 25. He completed a four-start rehab assignment (4/18-5/6) across Triple-A Tacoma and High-A Everett, posting a 1.98 ERA with 14 strikeouts and 7 walks over 13.2 innings. Key positive: his fastball velocity returned to form, averaging 96.7 mph in Triple-A starts and touching 98.8 mph. The Mariners are implementing a six-man rotation initially, with potential 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 range during rehab
- Strong rehab performance with 1.98 ERA over 13.2 innings
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