Scouting Report
Updated May 20, 2026
Bryce Miller, 27-year-old right-hander for the Seattle Mariners, is working his way back from a left oblique strain that interrupted his spring training and landed him on the 15-day injured list to begin the 2026 season. Miller has been on a minor league rehab assignment since April 18, making strong progress with three consecutive scoreless outings. He made his fourth rehab start on May 7 for High-A Everett, throwing five shutout innings with 3 strikeouts while allowing 2 hits and 3 walks. The Mariners plan to utilize the full 30-day rehab window, potentially allowing Miller 1-2 more starts before returning to the majors. His return comes as Emerson Hancock has had a breakout season filling in for Miller in the rotation.
Strengths
- + Three consecutive scoreless rehab outings
- + Progressing well through minor league rehab assignment
- + Healthy oblique strain recovery trajectory
- + Strong strikeout production in rehab games
- + Contributed important innings in postseason previously
- + Remained healthy to close out 2025 season
Weaknesses
- - Injuries have derailed Miller in back-to-back seasons
- - Elbow inflammation issues in 2025 required two separate IL stints
- - Limited to one Spring Training appearance before oblique injury
- - Crowded rotation situation with Emerson Hancock's breakout performance
- - May face limited innings initially upon return
Injury Status: IL-15
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