Donovan's Return: Mariners' Offense Gets Spark

0:00On April 29th, Mariners' third baseman Brendan Donovan is closing in on a return from the 10-day injured list after a left-growing strain. The team plans to activate him sometime during their six-game homestand against Kansas City and Atlanta, kicking off this Friday. He stayed put in Seattle for rehab at T-Mobile Park, while the Mariners handled road games in St. Louis and Minnesota. That work included live batting practice and manager Dan Wilson confirmed before Tuesday's matchup that everything's progressing right on schedule. Donovan's been the Mariners' most reliable hitter so far, slashing 304 over 437 over 518 for a 955 OPS. Across 18 games with three homers, eight RBI's and more walks than strikeouts. This flare-up ties back to sports hernia surgery he had last October with a carnal's, so he's keeping a close watch on his hips and growing, long-term. No minor league rehab stint looks necessary for this quick IL trip.

1:00Leo Rivas held down third base in his place and will slide back to the bench, while utility guy Will Wilson is the top candidate to get option to. Triple A Tacoma. As the Mariners gear up for those home games, getting Donovan's bat back in the lineup could spark their offense right when they need him most. I'm Corey with the story. That's your MLB News today update. AI powered and always on.