Scouting Report
Updated May 20, 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 (March 25). Miller completed a successful four-start rehab assignment, 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 strong fastball velocity (96-98 mph), maintained command of his secondary pitches (splitter, sinker, knuckle curve), and showed no lingering effects from the oblique injury. The Mariners are implementing a six-man rotation initially, with potential for a piggyback arrangement with Luis Castillo. Miller's return addresses rotation depth concerns, though he struggled in 2025 with a 5.68 ERA and 1.406 WHIP before posting a 2.51 ERA in postseason play.
Strengths
- + Strong fastball velocity maintained at 96-98 mph during rehab
- + Successful four-start rehab assignment with 1.98 ERA
- + 14 strikeouts in 13.2 rehab innings
- + No lingering effects from oblique injury
- + Demonstrated command of all secondary pitches
- + Showed resilience with 2.51 ERA in 2025 postseason
- + High-end performance potential as rotation anchor
- + Mariners rotation depth significantly improved with his return
Injury Status: day-to-day
About
Bryce Ball is a first baseman for the Chicago Cubs.
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