Kumar Rocker makes his debut for Rangers throwing 4 innings with 7 Ks against Mariners
Kumar Rocker’s debut in the majors finally arrived and it was a mixed bag for his highly anticipated first outingSEPTEMBER 12 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
VICTOR ROBLES #10 - CENTER FIELDER - SEATTLE MARINERS
4 HR •
28 RBI •
.307 AVG
4 HR
28 RBI
.307 AVG
Mariners play the Rangers in first of 4-game series
The Seattle Mariners begin a four-game series at home against the Texas Rangers on ThursdaySEPTEMBER 12 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Stays hot in return to lineup Robles went 3-for-4 with a double, a stolen base and a walk in a loss to the Padres on Tuesday.
Impact Robles was making his return from a two-game absence due to elbow discomfort, and the veteran outfielder picked up right where he left off in terms of his hot hitting. Robles is now hitting a blistering .426 over his last 17 games, a stretch where he has seven extra-base hits, 11 RBI and seven steals among his contributions, along with a modest 14.1 percent strikeout rate. The 27-year-old's bat has been the disappointing Mariners' offense's most consistent, even though he didn't arrive in Seattle until June 4 after placed on unconditional release waivers by the Nationals.
SEPTEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE
Padres look to secure 2-game series win against the Mariners
The San Diego Padres will try to sweep a two-game series against the Seattle Mariners on WednesdaySEPTEMBER 11 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Returns to lineup Tuesday Robles (elbow) is starting in right field as the leadoff hitter Tuesday versus the Padres.
Impact Robles had a pitch hit his elbow in Friday's game against the Cardinals, which resulted in him being removed from the game three innings later. It also resulted in him missing the next two games Saturday and Sunday. The outfielder was able to get an extra day of rest with the Mariners having Monday off.
SEPTEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE
Scratched Sunday Robles (elbow) was scratched from the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.
Impact Robles was initial set to start in right field but is still feeling the effects of being hit by a pitch in the elbow Friday, so he'll instead be held out of the lineup for a second straight game. The 27-year-old will also have Monday's team off day to aid in his recovery ahead of Tuesday's series opener versus the Padres.
SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE
Idle Saturday Robles (elbow) is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the Cardinals.
Impact Robles was hit in the elbow by a pitch Friday but wasn't removed from the game until three innings later. He'll get the night off Saturday as Mitch Haniger fills right field.
SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE
Exits as precuation Robles exited Friday's game against the Cardinals after being hit in the elbow by a pitch, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports.
Impact Robles was hit in the elbow pad and remained in the game for three additional innings before being pulled. Manager Dan Wilson spoke after the game and said Robles should be fine, and the expectation is that he will be in the lineup Saturday.
SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE
Back in leadoff spot Thursday Robles went 2-for-3 with a stolen base and two runs in a win over the Athletics on Thursday.
Impact Robles was back atop the order Thursday and delivered a performance worthy of that slotting, posting his sixth multi-hit tally in the last nine games. Robles has arguably been the Mariners' best all-around hitter over the last two months, producing a .312 average, .832 OPS, 15 extra-base hits, 18 RBI, 10 walks, 18 steals and 25 runs over his last 44 games. He's also gotten on base an additional five times via hit-by-pitches, and he carries a modest 18.5 percent strikeout rate in that stretch that's the envy of most of his inconsistent teammates.
SEPTEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE
Fills box score in big win Robles went 3-for-4 with a two-run double, an RBI single, a walk and three runs in a win over the Athletics on Wednesday.
Impact The bottom four hitters in the Mariners' order all mustered multi-hit efforts, with Robles tying No. 8 batter Luis Urias for the most robust of those tallies on the night. The highly productive performance included the fifth multi-hit effort for Robles in his last eight games, a span in which he also boasts eight RBI and seven runs. The veteran outfielder has been utilized at various spots in the order, and his impressive .282 average and .759 OPS allows him to fit anywhere in the lineup while affording him an everyday role as well.
SEPTEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE
Luis Urías homers and knocks in 4 as Mariners rout Athletics 16-3
Mitch Garver and Luis Urías both drove in four runs, George Kirby struck out nine in six innings and the Seattle Mariners beat the Oakland Athletics 16-3 on Wednesday nightSEPTEMBER 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Continues producing Monday Robles went 2-for-4 with a double and a run in a loss to the Athletics on Monday.
Impact Robles generated the only multi-hit effort of the contest for Seattle, accomplishing the feat for the fourth time in the last six games overall. The late-August/early-September surge has boosted Robles' season average 19 points to .299, and with current primary leadoff hitter J.P. Crawford's now sitting on a .195/.301/.331 slash line for the season, the former could conceivably retake the top spot in the order if both hitters' trajectories remain the same.
SEPTEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE
Angels and Mariners meet with series tied 1-1
Both the Los Angeles Angels and the Seattle Mariners are looking for a series win with a victory on SundaySEPTEMBER 1 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Three hits, steal in win Robles went 3-for-5 with two RBI and a stolen base in Friday's 9-5 win over the Angels.
Impact Robles has six multi-hit efforts over his last eight games, and he's added four steals and seven RBI in that span. The outfielder delivered a pair of RBI singles in Friday's win. He's batting .303 as a Mariner this season, and he's managed a .278/.345/.400 slash line with four home runs, 17 RBI, 21 steals, 50 runs scored and 10 doubles through 68 contests between Seattle and Washington this season.
AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE
Robles, Rodríguez propel Mariners to 9-5 victory over Angels, spoiling Aldegheri's debut
Victor Robles had three hits and drove in two runs, Julio Rodríguez homered for the second straight game and the Seattle Mariners opened a 10-game road trip with a 9-5 victory over...AUGUST 31 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Stays hot with Wednesday's homer Robles went 2-for-3 with a two-run home run in a win over the Rays on Wednesday.
Impact Robles was booted from his usual leadoff spot to the bottom of the order Wednesday, but he shrugged off the lineup slotting by belting his fourth homer of the season and generating his fifth multi-hit effort since Aug. 17. The veteran outfielder has been quite the find for the Mariners since signing in early June, producing a .293 average, .790 OPS, 14 extra-base hits, 13 RBI, 16 steals and 19 runs across 53 games while filling in at multiple outfield spots defensively.
AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE
Homers by Robles, Rodríguez and Arozarena lead Castillo and Mariners past Rays 6-2
Victor Robles and Julio Rodríguez each hit a two-run homer in the fifth inning as the Seattle Mariners beat the Tampa Bay Rays 6-2AUGUST 28 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Two steals in loss Robles went 2-for-4 with two steals and a run scored in Tuesday's loss to the Rays.
Impact Robles notched his fourth multi-hit effort over his last six games. He also swiped multiple bases for the first time since July 20 and reached 20 steals for the first time since he had 28 in 2019. Despite a down month at the plate, Robles is still slashing .262/.333/.372 with three homers, 13 RBI, 21 runs, and a 14:40 BB:K in 195 plate appearances this season.
AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE
Siri's 2-run homer helps lift Rays to 3-2 win over Mariners
Jose Siri hit a go-ahead two-run homer, Jeffrey Springs pitched five scoreless innings, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Seattle Mariners 3-2AUGUST 28 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Back in action Tuesday Robles (finger) will start in right field and bat leadoff Tuesday against the Rays.
Impact Robles had to sit out Seattle's last two games after taking a pitch off his finger in Saturday's contest, but the lingering pain seems to have subsided Tuesday. The 27-year-old outfielder is slashing .191/.247/.294 with six RBI across 73 plate appearances since the beginning of August.
AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE
Sitting again Monday Robles (finger) is not in the starting lineup for Monday's game against Tampa Bay, Shannon Drayer of SeattleSports.com reports.
Impact Robles will sit for a second straight day due to a bruised finger he sustained Saturday against San Francisco after being hit by a pitch. Dominic Canzone will start in right field Monday and bat eighth against Rays right-hander Ryan Pepiot.
AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE
Not in Sunday's lineup Robles (finger) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Giants.
Impact The 27-year-old was removed from Saturday's contest after being hit by a pitch on the finger and will sit out at least one game as a result of the injury. Robles was diagnosed with a bruised right index finger after undergoing X-rays, so he may be able to rejoin the starting nine within the next couple days. Luke Raley will move to center field Sunday while Justin Turner starts at first base.
AUGUST 25 • ROTOWIRE
X-rays negative, has bruised finger X-rays on Robles' right hand came back negative Saturday, and he's been diagnosed with a right index finger contusion.
Impact Robles was removed from Saturday's game against San Francisco after being hit in the hand by a pitch while attempting to lay down a bunt during the first inning. While he appeared to be in plenty of pain and was immediately removed, Robles didn't sustain any structural damage to his hand. He should be considered day-to-day moving forward.
AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE
Exits after HBP Robles was removed from Saturday's game against the Giants after getting hit in the hand by a pitch, Shannon Drayer of SeattleSports.com reports.
Impact Robles took a pitch off his right hand while attempting to drop down a bunt in the first inning. He seemed to be in quite a bit of pain and was immediately taken out of the game, though the exact nature and severity of his injury won't be known until the Mariners are able to take a closer look at him.
AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE
