DONOVAN SOLANO NEWS

Arozarena hits grand slam in 8th and draws winning walk in 9th as Mariners rally past Astros 7-6

Randy Arozarena hit a grand slam in the eighth and drew the game-winning walk in the ninth as the Seattle Mariners rallied for seven runs over the final two innings to beat the Hou...

APRIL 10 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Handling short-side platoon role Solano will start at first base and bat sixth in Wednesday's game against the Tigers.

Impact Solano will pick up his third start of the season, all of which have come at first base and when the Mariners have gone up against left-handed pitching. The 37-year-old looks like he'll be limited to a short-side platoon role while Rowdy Tellez and Luke Raley are healthy and available to serve as the primary options at first base and designated hitter, respectively.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Brent Rooker and Max Muncy homer to help the Athletics beat the Mariners, 7-0

Brent Rooker hit a two-run home run and Jeffrey Springs pitched six scoreless innings to help the Athletics beat the Seattle Mariners 7-0 on Friday night

MARCH 29 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Padres preseason capsule: Key losses trim back expectations San Diego Padres2024 record: 93-69 (2nd place, NL West).He gone: LHP Tanner Scott, OF Jurickson Profar, INF Ha-Seong Kim, INF Donovan Solano...

MARCH 15 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Could see regular at-bats at DH Solano could see regular at-bats at designated hitter this season, Adam Jude of The Seattle Times reports.

Impact Mitch Haniger and Mitch Garver appeared to be the most likely candidates to occupy the DH spot on a daily basis this season, but Jude believes Solano could also get his fair share of action there in addition to third base. Of the three, it's worth noting Garver has stood out the most this spring with three home runs and six RBI in 18 at-bats. The Mariners have plenty of reps to fill in the infield following the offseason exits of both Josh Rojas and Justin Turner on top of moving Ty France at least year's trade deadline, so the versatile Solano could see playing time on the diamond elsewhere even if he doesn't carve out a consistent role at DH.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

Joining team in camp Solano is expected to be present at Seattle's camp Saturday, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.

Impact Solano missed the early part of camp due to visa issues, but the matter appears to have been resolved. Given that there is over a month left until the Mariners' first regular-season game, the infielder's initial absence shouldn't affect his readiness for the start of the campaign. Solano joined Seattle on a one-year contract in January and will likely be used at the corner infield spots during the upcoming season, though he's not slated for an everyday role.

FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Not yet at camp Solano has yet to report to spring camp due to visa issues, though the team hopes he will arrive by Friday, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.

Impact The Mariners' Cactus League schedule begins Friday, so Solano should still be available for Seattle's entire slate of exhibition games as long as he arrives by then. The 37-year-old slashed .286/.343/.417 with eight homers and 35 RBI across 309 regular-season plate appearances with the Padres last year, and he's expected to begin 2025 in the short side of a platoon at first base with Luke Raley.

FEBRUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to be used mostly at 1B The Mariners plan to deploy Solano mostly at first base, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports.

Impact Solano could also be used some at third base, but he appears likely to see most of his action at first base as the short side of a platoon with Luke Raley. Seattle does not intend to use Solano at second base, per Kramer. The 37-year-old Solano slashed .286/.343/.417 with a career-high eight home runs over 96 regular-season contests for the Padres in 2024.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Donovan Solano and Mariners finalize $3.5 million, 1-year contract

Infielder Donovan Solano and the Seattle Mariners have finalized a $3.5 million, one-year contract

JANUARY 13 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

One-year pact with Seattle The Mariners signed Solano to a one-year contract Monday, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.

Impact Solano turned 37 last month but had a productive 2024 campaign with the Padres, slashing .286/.343/.417 with a career-high eight home runs over 96 contests. J.P. Crawford at shortstop looks to be the only infielder currently guaranteed a starting spot with the Mariners, so Solano should play plenty, particularly against left-handed pitching. He started games at third and first base in 2024 in addition to designated hitter and also has plenty of past experience at second base.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Padres departing free agents: Donovan Solano A look at how the Padres’ departing free agents impacted the 2024 season

NOVEMBER 5, 2024 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Sitting out Game 4 Solano isn't in the Padres' lineup Wednesday for Game 4 of the NLDS against the Dodgers.

Impact Wednesday marks the third straight game San Diego has decided to keep Solano on the bench after a 1-for-13 start to the postseason. Luis Arraez will get the starting nod at first base instead while David Peralta serves as the DH.

OCTOBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out of Game 3 lineup Solano is absent from the lineup Tuesday in Game 3 of the NLDS against the Dodgers.

Impact The Padres used Luis Arraez at first base and David Peralta in the designated hitter slot in Game 2 and will go with that setup again after Peralta went deep in the contest. Solano did get two plate appearances off the bench in Game 2 and is a good bet to enter mid-game again when/if the Dodgers turn to a lefty reliever.

OCTOBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting in Game 2 Solano is not in the lineup Sunday for Game 2 of the NLDS against the Dodgers.

Impact He had started the last three games dating back to the regular season, but Solano heads to the bench in this one against righty Yu Darvish. David Peralta enters the lineup in his place, starting at designated hitter and batting eighth.

OCTOBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Higashioka's homer starts rally as Padres beat Braves 5-4 to sweep NL Wild Card Series

Kyle Higashioka’s solo homer started a five-run rally against Max Fried with two outs in the second inning, and the San Diego Padres held on to sweep the Atlanta Braves with a 5-4...

OCTOBER 3, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Absent from Sunday's lineup Solano is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks.

Impact Luis Arraez will start at first base Sunday while Fernando Tatis serves as the designated hitter. Unless he comes in to pinch hit, Solano will end the regular season slashing .287/.344/.418 with eight home runs and 35 RBI across 308 plate appearances.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Solano leads Padres against the Diamondbacks after 4-hit performance

The San Diego Padres take on the Arizona Diamondbacks after Dónovan Solano had four hits on Saturday in a 5-0 win over the Diamondbacks

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Four hits in Saturday's win Solano went 4-for-5 with a two-run home run in Saturday's 5-0 win over the Diamondbacks.

Impact Solano picked up his first multi-hit effort since Sept. 14, which was also a four-hit game. The 36-year-old had three singles before going yard in the ninth inning to provide some insurance runs. He's been a decent bat for the Padres this year with a .287/.344/.418 slash line, eight homers, 35 RBI, 31 runs scored and two stolen bases over 95 contests.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Four hits in Saturday's win Solano went 4-for-5 with a two-run home run in Saturday's 5-0 win over the Diamondbacks.

Impact Solano picked up his first multi-hit effort since Sept. 14, which was also a four-hit game. The 36-year-old had three singles before going yard in the ninth inning to provide some insurance runs. He's been a decent bat for the Padres this year with a .287/.344/.418 slash line, eight homers, 35 RBI, 31 runs scored and two stolen bases over 95 contests.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Padres hit 3 HRs in the 9th inning for a 5-0 win over the D-backs, who lose ground in playoff race

Kyle Higashioka, Brandon Lockridge and Donovan Solano homered in the ninth inning, lifting the San Diego Padres to a 5-0 win over the sliding Arizona Diamondbacks, who continued to...

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not starting Thursday Solano is not in Thursday's starting lineup against the Dodgers.

Impact Solano has been the regular starter at first base for the past two weeks, but he'll bow out of the lineup after hitting only .222 across his last 10 starts. Luis Arraez will shift to first base, while David Peralta will enter the lineup and hit eighth.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Goes yard Wednesday Solano went 1-for-4 with a solo home run during Wednesday's 4-0 win over the Astros.

Impact Solano salvaged his stat line with an eighth-inning solo homer off Kaleb Ort, the infielder's seventh long ball of the campaign. In September, Solano is 8-for-37 (.216) with five runs and two RBI.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Cease pitches into the 9th and Machado hits 2 of Padres' 4 homers in a 4-0 win vs Astros

Dylan Cease pitched brilliantly into the ninth inning and Manny Machado, Fernando Tatis Jr. and Donovan Solano hit consecutive homers in the eighth for the San Diego Padres, who be...

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Padres beat Giants 4-3 in 10 innings for sweep, overcoming first righty Splash Homer by Ramos

David Peralta hit a tiebreaking single in the 10th inning, and the San Diego Padres overcame Heliot Ramos becoming the first right-handed batter to homer into McCovey Cove with a 4...

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hits three doubles Saturday Solano went 4-for-5 with three doubles and a run in Saturday's 8-0 win against the Giants.

Impact Solano batted out of the No. 8 hole and gave the Padres plenty of run-scoring opportunities with his trio of two-baggers, though he was knocked in just once. The veteran infielder has started at first base in three of San Diego's past four contests and appears set to see plenty of playing time at that position with Jake Cronenworth playing second base and Xander Bogaerts shifting to shortstop while Ha-Seong Kim (shoulder) continues to miss time. Solano has earned the uptick in opportunities by slashing .312/.361/.468 over 32 games since the All-Star break.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE