Mariners: Injury updates on Haniger, Giles, Lewis and more

A look at the latest injury updates on the likes of Mitch Haniger, Ken Giles and Kyle Lewis, along with when they are projected to return for the Mariners.

Following Thursday night’s come from behind 6-5 victory over the Rangers, the Mariners are now on their second-longest winning streak in franchise history, at 11 games. It’s also the longest current active streak in the Majors, propelling them into the second wild card spot in the American League.

What should be concerning for other contenders in the AL, is that the Mariners are doing all this while missing some of their key personnel. Here is a look at the latest news on the injured personnel, together with recent roster moves:

Mitch Haniger:

As Mitch Haniger told reporters last week, he has now begun more rigorous agility exercises, while the ball club is on their current road trip. He is also sprinting every three days.

Haniger said this conditioning is among the final steps he needs, before beginning a Minor League rehab assignment. He has been out of the Mariners’ lineup ever since the end of April, due to a Grade 2 high ankle sprain.

Expected return – Shortly after the All-Star break

Ken Giles:

When Ken Giles was signed to a two-year deal by the Mariners, it was known he would miss all of last season due to him undergoing Tommy John surgery. When he finally made his debut for them towards the end of June, he looked as good as advertised, allowing just a single hit and no runs in 4.1 innings spread over five appearances.

Unfortunately for Giles and the Mariners, disaster stuck during his fifth appearance and he was forced to leave the game, with what turned out to be right shoulder rightness. He is currently on the 15-day injured list.

Expected return – Shortly after the All-Star break

Kyle Lewis:

Since winning the 2020 AL Rookie of the Year award, Kyle Lewis has been hit repeatedly by bad luck with injuries. In this respect, he is currently on the seven-day concussion injured list after being hit by a pitch against the Astros.

Due to the arrival of Carlos Santana, the Mariners are in the position of being able to be cautious with Lewis. He was sent to Triple-A Tacoma for a rehab assignment on July 12, with an emphasis on improving his consistency in the outfield.

Expected return – End of July

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Evan White:

If there’s one player whose had worse luck with injuries than Lewis, it’s Evan White. Since his Gold Glove Award in 2020, he has undergone two surgeries for a hip flexor strain and sports hernia respectively, limiting him to 30 Major League games (all last season).

White experienced a setback in early June due to complications related to the sports hernia, and he had to be pulled off his minor league rehab assignment. However, he has since returned to Triple-A Tacoma and resumed rehabbing.

Expected return – A very tenuous timeline of mid-August

Taylor Trammell:

Taylor Trammell had been playing well this season, making his recent right hamstring strain even more frustrating. The fact it was a recurrence of a previous issue, meant the Mariners had to take their time with his rehab, to better limit the potential for any further setbacks in future.

Taylor is currently on the 10-day injured list and, for what it’s worth, he feels the hamstring strain isn’t as bad as the last one in April. He has resumed running and is out on the field hitting.

Expected return – Early August

Tom Murphy and Casey Sadler:

Tom Murphy is recovering from a dislocated left shoulder, while Casey Sadler had season-ending shoulder surgery. Both are on the 60-day injured list and expected to return some time next year.

Latest roster moves and news:

July 11 – Erik Swanson, RHP, reinstated from Paternity List.

July 11 – Jacob Barnes, RHP, designated for assignment.

July 13 – Danny Young, LHP, appointed as 27th man.

July 13 – Andrew Knapp, C, clears waivers, elects free agency.

July 14 – J.P. Crawford, SS, missed Thursday’s game with bruised right index finger (day-to-day).

Which of the Mariners’ injured players do you think will best help the ball club when they return to the roster, versus who you are most looking forward to having back? Let us know in the comments section below.