White Sox, Rays secure berths in the postseason
White Sox, Rays secure berths in the postseasonSEPTEMBER 18, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Takes loss in relief Graveman (0-3) allowed three runs on two hits and a walk, pitching just 0.2 of an inning Thursday, as the Mariners fell to the Giants 6-4.
Impact Graveman inflated his ERA to 8.10 and permitted what ended up being the winning runs. It was only Graveman's seventh appearance of 2020, as he has been battling a bone tumor throughout the summer. He will likely continue to possess a mid-innings relief role for the remainder of the season.
SEPTEMBER 18, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Giants beat Mariners again in road game playing at home
Wilmer Flores hit a go-ahead, two-run triple in the seventh inning of the Giants’ 6-4 win that sent the Mariners to a pair of home defeats played in San Francisco’s ballpark becaus...SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Notches second hold Graveman was credited with his second hold in Sunday's win over the Rangers, allowing a hit over a scoreless eighth inning.
Impact The veteran right-hander was making his second relief appearance over the last three days after coming off the injured list due to a benign tumor on his neck, and as he did Friday, Graveman was efficient while getting through his one frame. The 29-year-old continues to keep the ball down in trademark fashion while operating out of the bullpen, as five of the six balls put in play against him over his first pair of relief appearances have been on the ground.
SEPTEMBER 7, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Impressive in return Graveman, who was credited with his first hold in Friday's win against the Rangers, made a strong impression on manager Scott Servais in what was the veteran's first appearance sin...
Impact The right-hander has been dealing with a benign tumor in his neck, and the outing marked his first relief appearance since 2014. Graveman was able to hit 95-99 mph with his fastball while throwing 13 pitches during his one inning, a frame during which he allowed no hits or walks and recorded one strikeout. Doctors have informed Graveman he won't worsen his condition if he pitches, but they suggested the discomfort he feels would be much more tolerable if he pitched the shorter stints the bullpen would afford him. For his part, the 29-year-old is embracing the opportunity despite ideally wanting to be a part of the starting rotation. "I told Skip and [Mariners pitching coach Pete Woodworth], one or two innings is better than no innings in my book. I just want to be able to pitch. I have a passion for this game, I want to be around the guys, and I believe we're young in the bullpen, but we have a chance to be really good. I hope I can help with that and help the learning process for some guys."
SEPTEMBER 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Kikuchi strikes out 7, Mariners beat Rangers 6-3
Yusei Kikuchi struck out seven, JSEPTEMBER 5, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Graveman (neck spasms) to IL; Grotz optioned Mariners starter Kendall Graveman landed on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with neck spasms, and the club also optioned right-handed reliev...
AUGUST 4, 2020 • MLB.COM
Lands on 10-day injured list Graveman (neck) was placed on the 10-day injured list Tuesday.
Impact Graveman battled neck stiffness during Sunday's start, but he'll be forced to miss several turns through the rotation after being diagnosed with neck spasms Tuesday. The Mariners were using a six-man rotation prior to the right-hander's injury, so the team could simply shift to a five-man group while he's on the shelf. Right-hander Joey Gerber and lefty Taylor Guilbeau were each added to the active roster in corresponding moves. It's unclear when Graveman could be ready to return to game action.
AUGUST 4, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Could miss next start Graveman is still awaiting the results of tests performed on his neck Monday, and the right-hander could miss his next scheduled start depending on the outcome, Greg Johns of MLB.c...
Impact Graveman powered through 4.2 innings versus the Athletics on Sunday despite the soreness he felt limiting the extension on his throwing motion and impacting his velocity. Manager Scott Servais conceded as much to reporters Monday, noting that Graveman, who'd displayed improvement on his power pitch during summer camp and in his first outing of the regular season, wasn't showing "the crispness to his stuff, or velocity" that he'd previously demonstrated. Seattle is already going with a six-man rotation as its standard, so if Graveman is forced to miss his next scheduled start Saturday against the Astros, they could simply cover his absence by utilizing a five-man group for the next turn.
AUGUST 4, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Going for tests on neck Graveman is slated to undergo tests on his neck Monday after battling through stiffness and soreness during Sunday's outing against the Athletics, the Associated Press reports. "Ho...
Impact The right-hander worked through the discomfort to log 4.2 innings and throw 96 pitches against Oakland on Sunday, but as Graveman confirmed, the issue is one he's dealt with since his first start of the season. There's no indication yet that Graveman's next start is in jeopardy, but forthcoming test results should confirm whether or not there is anything that could result in an absence.
AUGUST 3, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Going for tests on neck Graveman is slated to undergo tests on his neck Monday after battling through stiffness and soreness during Sunday's outing against the Athletics, the Associated Press reports. "Ho...
Impact The right-hander worked through the discomfort to log 4.2 innings and throw 96 pitches against Oakland on Sunday, but as Graveman confirmed, the issue is one he's dealt with since his first start of the season. There's no indication yet that Graveman's next start is in jeopardy, but forthcoming test results should confirm whether or not there is anything that could result in an absence.
AUGUST 3, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Laureano, Bassitt lead Athletics past Mariners 3-2
Ramon Laureano broke out of a slump with a three-run homer, Chris Bassitt became the first Oakland starter to earn a victory this season and the Athletics beat the Seattle Mariners...AUGUST 2, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Better in second turn Graveman (0-2) allowed two runs on three hits and two walks while striking out three over 4.2 innings in a loss versus the Athletics on Sunday.
Impact Graveman put runners on the corners in the fifth inning, and manager Scott Servais inserted Anthony Misiewicz for relief duty. Misiewicz promptly gave up a three-run homer to Ramon Laureano, sticking Graveman with the loss to spoil an otherwise solid performance. While the 8.31 ERA and 1.62 WHIP are unsightly, the 29-year-old righty has struck out 10 batters in 8.2 innings this season. Graveman's next start is expected to come at home against the Rockies on Saturday.
AUGUST 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Bassitt, Athletics to face Graveman, Mariners
The Seattle Mariners take on the Oakland AthleticsAUGUST 2, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Athletics use late rally for 3-2 victory over Mariners
Pinch-hitter Robbie Grossman lined an RBI double to score Tony Kemp in the top of the 10th inning, and the Oakland Athletics rallied for a 3-2 win over the Seattle MarinersAUGUST 2, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bregman's 100th homer helps Astros beat Mariners 8-5
Alex Bregman hit his 100th career homer, a three-run shot, and Jose Altuve added a solo drive to give the Houston Astros an 8-5 win over the Seattle MarinersJULY 28, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rays fan 19 Braves in 14-5 romp; Atlanta cuts Foltynewicz
JULY 28, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
James scheduled to start for Astros against Mariners
The Seattle Mariners face the Houston AstrosJULY 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Return to mound 'emotional' for Graveman It’s been 26 months since right-hander Kendall Graveman last stepped onto a Major League mound in a regular-season game and two years -- alm...
JULY 26, 2020 • MLB.COM
Walker, Graveman looking for career restart with Mariners
Kendall Graveman and Taijuan Walker were looking for an opportunity to prove similar injuries hadn’t completely derailed their careersJULY 22, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Flashes four-seamer Wednesday Graveman hit 97 mph with a new four-seam fastball during Wednesday's intrasquad start, Shannon Drayer of 710 ESPN Seattle reports. "Honestly throughout this quarantine is when I fi...
Impact The veteran right-hander has a well-earned reputation as a groundball pitcher, but Graveman's sudden velocity could add a new dimension to his arsenal six seasons into his big-league career. The 29-year-old cruised through two scoreless innings Wednesday before getting out of a jam in the third with just one run crossing the plate. Graveman feels the four-seamer will open up more of the strike zone for him and also make his trademark sinker, which he still plans on utilizing heavily, all the more effective.
JULY 17, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Flashes four-seam Wednesday Graveman was able to go as high as 97 mph with a four-seam fastball he's been working on during his appearance in Wednesday's intrasquad start, Shannon Drayer of 710 ESPN Seattle r...
Impact The veteran right-hander has a well-earned reputation as a groundball pitcher who's heavily relied on his sinker in the past, but Graveman's newfound velocity could certainly add a new dimension to his arsenal six seasons into his big-league career. The 29-year-old was able to flash some of that versatility Wednesday, when he cruised through two scoreless innings and then worked to get out of a jam in the third frame with just one run crossing the plate. Graveman has previously relied on a two-seam fastball when deploying a power pitch, but he feels the four-seamer will open up more of the strike zone for him and also make his trademark sinker, which he still plans on utilizing heavily, all the more effective.
JULY 17, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
AL West Preview Capsules
JULY 17, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Graveman: 'The fans make this game' Kendall Graveman was hitting 94-96 mph with his fastball on Wednesday, feeling good and thrilled to be back out on the mound with his Marine...
JULY 16, 2020 • MLB.COM
Even in shortened season, focus for Mariners is on future
The Seattle Mariners will be beginning a season without Ichiro Suzuki or Felix Hernandez on the opening day roster for the first time in 20 yearsJULY 14, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
