Mariners News: Jose A. Ferrer, Bryce Miller, and Julio Rodriguez

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HOUSTON, TEXAS - MAY 11: Julio Rodriguez #44 of the Seattle Mariners rounds the bases on his solo home run in the third inning against the Houston Astros at Daikin Park on May 11, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Good morning! A satisfying 3-1 win last night featured the Mariners’ eighth straight victory over the Houston Astros dating back to last season. A season-high seven strikeouts for starter George Kirby was supported by a few strong bullpen outings, and a solo home run from Julio Rodriguez highlighted the Mariners’ scoring.

Bryan Woo gets the start tonight against Astros RHP Tatsuya Imai at 5:10 PM.

In Mariners news…​

• The Mariners have placed Jose A. Ferrer on the paternity list and recalled RHP Domingo Gonzalez in a corresponding move.
• A six-man rotation will be tested out this week as Bryce Miller returns from injury and will be slotted in behind Luis Castillo.
• Julio Rodriguez (briefly) scored some new footwear in a challenge with a fan during batting practice yesterday.

Around the league…​

• The New York Mets are planning to call up No. 2 prospect A.J. Ewing in hopes of an offensive spark amid their recent struggles.
• Texas Rangers RHP Nathan Eovaldi was scratched from his start yesterday due to left side tightness and is considered day-to-day.
• The San Francisco Giants are faced with some difficult decisions as many of their players signed to long-term contracts are struggling at the plate this season.
• Toronto Blue Jays RHP Kevin Gausman has become the sixth active pitcher to record 2,000 strikeouts.
• Atlanta Braves shortstop Ha-Seong Kim has been activated from the injured list and will make his season debut today against the Chicago Cubs.
• New York Yankees shortstop Jose Caballero will undergo an MRI for a sore finger on his right hand after injuring it while diving back in to first base.
• San Francisco Giants veteran outfielder Harrison Bader is returning to the team’s starting lineup after missing 23 games with a left hamstring injury.

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