Mariners News: Randy Arozarena, Jack Leiter, and Cole Ragans

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Jun 18, 2026; Arlington, Texas, USA; Texas Rangers starting pitcher Jack Leiter (22) pitches against the Minnesota Twins during the third inning at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images | Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Good morning everyone!

Pittsburgh native Cole Young had a homecoming to remember last night, delivering the go-ahead homer in a 3-2 Mariners victory over the Pirates.

Importantly, Andrés Muñoz also looked electric last night. How are you feeling about our closer after his dominant showing?

In Mariners news…​

• In case you missed it, Randy Arozarena returned from the injured list last night after a brief stint with a hamstring issue.
• A legal appeal has been filed to prevent the construction of housing in a plot of land near T-Mobile Park.

Around the league…​

• Rangers right-hander Jack Leiter will miss significant time after undergoing ankle surgery.
• Royals ace left-hander Cole Ragans will likely require elbow surgery, which would almost certainly end his 2026 season.
• The Royals placed third baseman Maikel García on the injured list with a muscle strain in his left hand.
• Cubs starter Edward Cabrera was carted off the field last night with an apparent hamstring injury.
• A’s infielder Zack Gelof exited yesterday’s game against the Giants after being spiked by Matt Chapman’s cleats.
• The Twins shut down any speculation that they might trade outfielder Byron Buxton this summer.
• Marlins righty Sandy Alcantara became the all-time franchise leader in strikeouts with his 1,002nd last night, unseating Ricky Nolasco.
• David Appelman released the 2026 State of Fangraphs on the 21st anniversary of the website.
• Davy Andrews at Fangraphs tried to figure out why Guardians outfielder Steven Kwan suddenly stopped producing.
• Jeff Passan at ESPN handed out some mid-season awards – just not the ones you’re expecting.

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