MITCH HANIGER NEWS

Detmers, Fletcher help Angels split DH with M's; Moniak hurt

Reid Detmers pitched seven smooth innings, Mickey Moniak hit his second home run in three days before getting injured, and the Los Angeles Angels defeated the Seattle Mariners 7-1...

AUGUST 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Returning for nightcap Haniger (ankle) will be activated off the injured list ahead of the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Angels, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.

Impact Haniger won't be active for the afternoon game but is considered ready to go after posting a 1.055 OPS in 11 rehab appearances. He played just nine games prior to spraining his ankle, so he might be eased back into action initially, but he should fill an important role for the Mariners down the stretch.

AUGUST 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Angels bring 3-game road win streak into matchup with the Mariners

The Los Angeles Angels hit the road against the Seattle Mariners aiming to extend a three-game road winning streak

AUGUST 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Should return within one week Mariners general manager Jerry Dipoto said Thursday that Haniger (ankle) should return from the 60-day injured list within the next week, Maura Dooley of Seattle Sports 710 AM repo...

Impact Dipoto didn't seem to close the door on Haniger being activated for Friday's series opener with the Angels, but the Mariners plan to leave it up to the 31-year-old to tell them when he feels ready to return. Haniger hasn't suffered any setbacks with his right ankle during his ongoing 10-game minor-league rehab assignment that has included stops at High-A Everett and Triple-A Tacoma. Though he's hit .250 in those contests, Haniger has smacked three home runs and has walked more often (seven times) than he's struck out (five times).

AUGUST 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rehab continues successfully Haniger (ankle) is 1-for-7 with a home run, three walks and three RBI over his last two rehab games with Triple-A Tacoma.

Impact The rehabbing outfielder notably played right field in both games, the first time he's done so in back-to-back minor-league contests. Haniger appears set to be activated from his extended injured list stint Friday as previously reported, barring any unforeseen setbacks in what should be his final couple of games with the Rainiers.

AUGUST 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Yankees and Mariners square off with series tied 1-1

Both the New York Yankees and the Seattle Mariners are looking for a series win with a victory on Wednesday

AUGUST 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Yankees bring 1-0 series advantage over Mariners into game 2

The New York Yankees lead 1-0 in a three-game series against the Seattle Mariners

AUGUST 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Another successful rehab game Haniger (ankle) played six innings in right field during Triple-A Tacoma's win over El Paso on Sunday, going 1-for-3 with a three-run home run and two walks.

Impact Haniger skewered Triple-A arms for a second time in the last three games and got in another round of solid work on defense before being lifted for a pinch runner following a walk in his final plate appearance. The veteran outfielder is looking good both at the plate and in the field, seemingly leaving him on track to be activated Friday as previously reported.

AUGUST 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mariners visit the Yankees to start 3-game series

The New York Yankees host the Seattle Mariners to begin a three-game series

AUGUST 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Could be activated Friday Mariners general manager Jerry Dipoto said that Haniger (ankle) could be reinstated from the 60-day injured list as soon as Friday, Jim Bowden of SiriusXM Radio reports.

Impact Haniger is starting in right field and batting second Sunday for Triple-A Tacoma in the eighth game of his rehab assignment. The 31-year-old seems to be fully recovered from the Grade 2 right ankle sprain that has kept him on the injured list since late April, but he still needs a few more games in the minors to get his timing back at the plate and to get reacclimated to playing the outfield. Once he's activated, Haniger should take on a near-everyday role in the corner outfield or at designated hitter for the Mariners.

JULY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Astros face the Mariners leading series 2-1

The Houston Astros play the Seattle Mariners, leading the series 2-1

JULY 31, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Plays outfield, homers for Tacoma Haniger (ankle) went 2-for-3 with an opposite-field solo home run and logged six innings in right field in his most recent rehab game from Triple-A Tacoma on Thursday.

Impact The veteran outfielder's presence on defense for a significant chunk of the game, which included a putout at second base, and his productive night at the plate were both highly encouraging signs. Haniger got the night off Friday, but he may need just one more rehab game Saturday before being deemed ready for return.

JULY 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Astros host the Mariners, try to extend home win streak

The Houston Astros, on a four-game home winning streak, host the Seattle Mariners

JULY 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Astros play the Mariners on home winning streak

The Houston Astros, on a three-game home winning streak, host the Seattle Mariners

JULY 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Astros aim to end slide in matchup with the Mariners

The Houston Astros aim to break their three-game skid when they take on the Seattle Mariners

JULY 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Walks in Tacoma debut Haniger (ankle) took a full complement of at-bats as the designated hitter in Triple-A Tacoma's win over El Paso on Tuesday, going 1-for-3 with a walk.

Impact Haniger made his debut with the Rainiers as expected and was eased into the next phase of his rehab assignment as the DH. The veteran outfielder has progressed through his four rehab games to date, the first three which unfolded with High-A Everett, without setbacks. He could potentially log his second "in the field" appearance of his minor-league assignment Wednesday.

JULY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rangers look to avoid series sweep against the Mariners

The Seattle Mariners meet the Texas Rangers looking to sweep their three-game series

JULY 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Moving rehab to Tacoma Haniger (ankle) will move his rehab assignment to Triple-A Tacoma beginning Tuesday, Ryan Division of The Seattle Times reports.

Impact Haniger played three games for High-A Everett over the weekend, going 3-for-9 with a home run and two RBI and logging four innings in right field Sunday. The veteran outfielder will get a big step up in competition with the Rainiers as he continues to build his timing and previously injured ankle back to 100 percent, and Haniger himself noted he still needs "a quantity of ABs."

JULY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mariners bring 1-0 series advantage over Rangers into game 2

The Seattle Mariners lead 1-0 in a three-game series against the Texas Rangers

JULY 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mariners get back to winning formula, hold off Rangers 4-3

Ty France launched his 13th home run as part of a three-hit night, Cal Raleigh added an RBI single and the Seattle Mariners rebounded from a rough weekend with a 4-3 win over the T...

JULY 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Homers, plays defense in rehab game Haniger (ankle) started in left field during HIgh-A Everett's loss to Eugene on Sunday and went 1-for-3 with a solo home run before being removed for a defensive replacement in the...

Impact Haniger quickly racked up three at-bats during the high-scoring game, so he was able to make his exit after four innings having tested out his ankle sufficiently on defense while also making a notable contribution at the plate. Given his ability to play in three straight games for the AquaSox -- two at designated hitter -- without setbacks, it would appear likely Haniger will move his rehab assignment to Triple-A Tacoma beginning Tuesday, as has been previously reported.

JULY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Garcia leads Rangers against the Mariners after 4-hit outing

The Texas Rangers take on the Seattle Mariners after Adolis García had four hits on Sunday in an 11-8 win over the Athletics

JULY 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Full complement of at-bats Saturday Haniger (ankle) filled the designated hitter role for High-A Everett against Eugene for the second consecutive night Saturday, going 1-for-4.

Impact Haniger had logged just a pair of plate appearances while kicking off his rehab assignment Friday, and with no apparent setbacks a day later, he was able to handle a full game's worth Saturday. The veteran outfielder is likely to suit up for the AquaSox for just one more game Sunday before likely shifting his rehab assignment to Triple-A Tacoma, a sentiment echoed by Rainiers play-by-play broadcaster Mike Curto.

JULY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Astros bring 3-game road win streak into game against the Mariners

The Houston Astros visit the Seattle Mariners aiming to extend a three-game road winning streak

JULY 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Drives in run in rehab debut Haniger (ankle) filled the designated hitter role and went 1-for-2 with an RBI single in High-A Everett's loss to Eugene on Friday.

Impact Haniger finally got his long-awaited rehab assignment kicked off with the AquaSox, and the organization clearly plans to ease him back into action considering he didn't even take a full complement of at-bats as the DH. The veteran is expected to remain with Everett throughout the weekend and then likely take a step up in competition by heading to Triple-A Tacoma early in the coming week. Haniger will also eventually progress to playing in the outfield, although that may not come until he's with the Rainiers.

JULY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE