GABE SPEIER NEWS

Returns to majors The Mariners recalled Speier from Triple-A Tacoma on Sunday, Shannon Drayer of SeattleSports.com reports.

Impact With Emerson Hancock heading down, Speier will return to the active roster, at least until the club makes room for Luis Castillo (hamstring). Speier has split his time fairly evenly between Triple-A and the majors this season, posting a 5.66 ERA and 1.35 WHIP in 26 relief appearances with the major-league team.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Sent back to Tacoma The Mariners optioned Speier to Triple-A Tacoma on Saturday, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.

Impact Speier only made one appearance with the Mariners after being recalled Aug. 23, pitching a scoreless frame against the Giants while striking out two batters. He'll now give up his spot on the active roster for Luis Urias, as the Mariners opt to add another bat to their bench.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Sent back to Tacoma The Mariners optioned Speier to Triple-A Tacoma on Saturday, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.

Impact Speier made one appearance with the Mariners after being recalled Aug. 23, pitching a scoreless frame against the Giants while striking out two batters. He'll now give up his spot on the active roster to Luis Urias, as the Mariners opt to add another bat to their bench.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Up from minors The Mariners recalled Speier from Triple-A Tacoma on Friday.

Impact With Yimi Garcia (elbow) headed for the injured list, the Mariners will call upon Speier to replenish their bullpen depth. The 29-year-old southpaw has struggled in the big leagues this year, accumulating a 5.95 ERA and 1.42 WHIP over 19.2 innings. However, he's allowed just two earned runs over eight frames since being sent to Triple-A at the end of July.

AUGUST 23 • ROTOWIRE

Up from minors The Mariners recalled Speier from Triple-A Tacoma on Friday.

Impact With Yimi Garcia (elbow) headed for the injured list, the Mariners will call upon Speier to replenish their bullpen depth. The 29-year-old southpaw has struggled in the big leagues this year, accumulating a 5.95 ERA and 1.42 WHIP over 19.2 innings. However, he's allowed just two earned runs over eight frames since being sent to Triple-A at the end of July.

AUGUST 23 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A The Mariners optioned Speier to Triple-A Tacoma on Tuesday.

Impact Speier has regressed this season, most notably in the control department where he's walked 12 in 19.2 innings. He's being sent out in favor of a fresh bullpen arm.

JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A The Mariners optioned Speier to Triple-A Tacoma on Tuesday.

Impact Speier has regressed this season, most notably in the control department -- he's issued 12 walks in 19.2 innings. He's being sent out in favor of a fresh bullpen arm.

JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Returns from IL The Mariners reinstated Speier (shoulder) from the 15-day injured list Friday.

Impact A left rotator cuff strain sent Speier to the injured list in the beginning of June, and he'll now return to the Mariners' bullpen after throwing two shutout innings during his rehab assignment. The 29-year-old reliever posted a 6.06 ERA and 1.47 WHIP across 16.1 frames before getting hurt, so he'll likely be limited to middle relief as he re-adjusts to facing major-league hitters. Mike Baumann was DFA'd in a corresponding move.

JULY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Returns from IL The Mariners reinstated Speier (shoulder) from the 15-day injured list Friday.

Impact A left rotator cuff strain sent Speier to the injured list in the beginning of June, and he'll now return to the Mariners' bullpen after throwing two shutout innings during his rehab assignment. The 29-year-old reliever posted a 6.06 ERA and 1.47 WHIP across 16.1 frames before getting hurt, and he'll likely be limited to middle relief. Mike Baumann was DFA'd in a corresponding move.

JULY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Scoreless rehab inning Monday Speier (shoulder) started the ACL Mariners' loss to the ACL Giants on Monday, firing a scoreless inning during which he allowed a hit and did not record any walks or strikeouts.

Impact Speier got through the opening frame with minimal trouble while completing his second scoreless inning in as many rehab outings. The left-hander completed the first installment of his assignment with Triple-A Tacoma, and previous reports indicated Speier was likely to be activated ahead of the start of the second half of the season Friday if Monday's appearance didn't produce any setbacks.

JULY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Works one inning in rehab debut Speier (shoulder) fired a scoreless inning in Triple-A Tacoma's loss to Albuquerque on Friday, allowing two hits and a walk without recording a strikeout.

Impact Speier was also credited with the hold during his 14-pitch frame, which saw him locate half of his offerings for strikes. The left-hander is now slated to move down to the Mariners' AZL team for his next rehab appearance Monday, after which he'll be evaluated for likely activation coming out of the All-Star break.

JULY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Rehab appearances set Speier (shoulder) emerged from throwing live batting practice Petco Park on Tuesday feeling healthy and will make rehab appearances Thursday and Monday, MLB.com reports.

Impact Speier will actually kick off his rehab assignment with Triple-A Tacoma in Albuquerque on Thursday before moving down to the Mariners' Arizona Complex League team for Monday's outing. If both appearances go well, Speier will likely be activated ahead of Seattle's first series coming out of the All-Star break against the Astros, which begins July 19.

JULY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Live BP upcoming Speier (shoulder) is slated to throw a live batting practice either Tuesday or Wednesday, after which a decision will be made on whether he'll begin a rehab assignment, MLB.com rep...

Impact Speier has been in a throwing progression since late June, but the imminent live batting practice session will mark his first time facing hitters since May 29. The southpaw will presumably need to make at least a couple of appearances with a minor-league affiliate due the length of his absence, making a pre-All-Star-break return increasingly unlikely.

JULY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Bullpen session set Speier (shoulder) will throw a bullpen session Tuesday, MLB.com reports.

Impact The left-hander was able to throw off a mound Saturday without issue, and he'll continue advancing in his recovery with Tuesday's session. Speier may need to throw only a couple of bullpen sessions before he's deemed ready for a rehab assignment, although further clarity should be gleaned following Tuesday's activity.

JULY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Throwing off mound Saturday Speier (shoulder) is set to throw off a mound Saturday, Shannon Drayer of SeattleSports.com reports.

Impact Speier will pitch off a mound for the first time since being being placed on the IL on June 1, marking a significant step in his recovery from a shoulder strain. He'll likely need to complete a few bullpen sessions before being sent on a minor-league rehab assignment.

JUNE 28 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 24 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Managing neck issue Speier is dealing with neck discomfort but plans to be available to pitch Sunday against the Brewers, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.

Impact Speier pitched through the discomfort Saturday but issued two walks while recording just one out, so the Mariners may play it safe and give him a day or two to rest up. It doesn't appear to be a serious concern at this point, and the left-hander should be considered day-to-day.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

Takes second loss Saturday Speier (2-2) took the extra-innings loss against the Dodgers on Saturday, allowing three runs (two earned) on a hit and a walk over one-third of an inning. He struck out one.

Impact Speier got seven of his nine pitches into the strike zone, but he allowed a go-ahead RBI single to Max Muncy that snapped a 1-1 tie and was subsequently charged with an additional run when Chris Taylor singled Muncy in following Speier's exit. The outing marked Speier's second straight allowing a run after a brief four-appearance scoreless streak, but he's still been serviceable for fantasy managers with 17 holds and a 10.3 K/9 across his 64 appearances.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Grabs first career save Speier picked up the save Sunday against the Astros. He allowed one hit while striking out two over a scoreless inning.

Impact The Mariners turned to Speier in the ninth after Matt Brash and Andres Munoz each pitched earlier in the contests. The 28-year-old left-hander struck out Yordan Alvarez and Yainer Diaz before working around a two-out single to close out a 7-6 win. Speier hasn't allowed a run in his last 13 appearances (11.1 innings). His ERA is down to 3.16 this season with a 0.94 WHIP and 46:6 K:BB across 42.2 innings. While Munoz still figures to see the majority of save chances in Seattle, Speier has proven to be a strong high-leverage option, particularly against left-handers.

AUGUST 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets second win Saturday Speier (2-1) recorded the win over the Angels on Saturday, retiring the only batter he faced on a strikeout to close out the fifth inning.

Impact What might seem like an easy win on the surface actually took some doing from Speier. The southpaw worked through an eight-pitch encounter with Shohei Ohtani that saw the two-way star work the count to 3-2 before fouling off a pair of sinkers and finally go down looking, leaving men stranded on second and third in the process. Speier has proven a highly effective addition to the Mariners bullpen, now posting eight consecutive scoreless appearances and generating an impressive 20:2 K:BB to go along with a 2.38 ERA, 0.84 WHIP and seen holds across 22.2 innings.

JUNE 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE