Due to weather conditions, Seattle Mariners right-handed reliever Matt Brash (elbow) will end up remaining with the team through their weekend series in San Francisco against the Giants, but he's nearing a minor-league rehab assignment and is still on target to return from the injured list in late April. Because he's returning from Tommy John surgery and missed all of 2024, Brash won't immediately be put into a late-inning setup role that he was working in late in 2023 in front of closer Andres Munoz. MLB.com's Daniel Kramer writes that in an ideal scenario, he'd be deployed at the outset of a clean inning, somewhere after the pivot guy relieves a starter but well before Munoz at the end of the game. When fully healthy, the M's are envisioning having a three-headed monster of Munoz, Brash and Gregory Santos at the back end of their bullpen in high-leverage situations.

The Seattle Times' Adam Jude reports that Seattle Mariners right-handed reliever Matt Brash (elbow) was expected to make his Cactus League debut on Monday against the San Diego Padres in the spring training finale. Better late than never, right? Brash had an internal-brace procedure on his right arm in May of last year and missed the entire 2024 season, which is why he was delayed at spring training this year. The 26-year-old will obviously open the start of the 2025 campaign on the injured list, but barring a setback as he continues to rehab, Brash could make his season debut in May. Before his injury last year, Brash was a very effective high-leverage reliever in Seattle, especially in 2023. That year, he lead the league in appearances (78) and posted a 3.06 ERA, a 1.33 WHIP, his first four career saves, 107 K's and 29 walks in 70 2/3 frames. He could be a sneaky waiver-wire pickup in holds leagues later this year.

Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Matt Brash threw a live batting practice session on Wednesday, the first time he's done so since having an internal brace procedure on his elbow last May. The hitters were instructed not to swing in this particular session, but Brash was pleased with how it went, with the fastball sitting mostly in the mid-90s and the breaking stuff showing good spin. The next step will probably be to throw a real batting practice session with hitters trying to make contact, but the righty is not expected to be ready by Opening Day, rather, it will be closer to the May-June timeframe. Brash last pitched in the majors in 2023, recording a 3.06 ERA, 1.33 WHIP, and 107 strikeouts over 70 2/3 innings pitched while logging four saves and 24 holds. Redraft managers who may be in need of strikeouts will want to monitor his return, although some command issues yield a high WHIP; otherwise, he'd be valuable in AL-only leagues and those that reward for holds.

According to Ryan Divish of the Seattle Times, Mariners relief pitcher Matt Brash (elbow) is scheduled to throw a bullpen on Saturday. Brash has not returned to the mound since undergoing an internal brace procedure last May. He was unable to pitch at all during the 2024 campaign. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor the 26-year-old's status as he is not expected to be ready for the start of the regular season. During the 2023 campaign, Brash tallied 25 holds, operating as the setup man for Andres Munoz. Across 70 2/3 innings, the hard-throwing right-hander posted a 3.06 ERA and a 1.33 WHIP. He tallied an impressive 107 punchouts (34.7 percent strikeout rate) and generated a stellar 4.8 percent barrel rate. When Brash returns, he should be viewed as a top option in holds leagues as he will likely return to his eighth-inning high-leverage role.

According to Shannon Drayer of SeattleSports.com, Mariners relief pitcher Matt Brash (elbow) is targeting to return during the third week of April. However, Brash is supposed to be ready for spring training. The 26-year-old underwent Tommy John surgery last May but is not expected to miss much of the 2024 season. While he will likely open the season on the injured list, fantasy managers should monitor his progress during spring training. In 2023, Brash posted a 3.06 ERA with a 1.33 WHIP. He struck out 107 batters across 70 2/3 innings of work. He generated a stellar 38.3 percent whiff rate and a strong 34.3 percent hard-hit rate. He operated primarily as the setup man for Andres Munoz as he tallied 25 holds. When healthy, fantasy managers should expect him to return to that role, and he is a strong target for leagues that score holds, given his elite strikeout upside.

Seattle Mariners right-hander Matt Brash (elbow) had an internal-brace procedure in early May, but he has been working out at the team's spring training facility in Arizona this fall and is ahead of schedule in his rehab from elbow surgery. As a result, the Mariners are optimistic that Brash could return to their bullpen by the end of April. Seattle's bullpen was hampered by injuries all year in 2024, so the return of Brash to a key late-inning role as a setup man would be excellent news for the M's. The 26-year-old Canadian hurler was excellent in his second major-league season in Seattle in 2023, going 9-4 with a 3.06 ERA (2.26 FIP), a 1.33 WHIP, his first four career saves, 107 strikeouts and 29 walks in 70 2/3 innings over a league-high 78 appearance out of the bullpen.

Seattle Mariners right-hander Matt Brash (elbow), who had Tommy John surgery on May 8, is scheduled to rejoin the team in Seattle during the second week of September, at which point he'll be able to ramp up his throwing program more. Brash also joined his teammates in early August to work with the team's high-performance staff and connect with pitching coach Pete Woodworth and director of pitching strategy Trent Blank. The 26-year-old initially experienced soreness in his second bullpen session in spring training. He had his UCL in his pitching elbow fixed and a brace installed, which should allow him to return faster. It's why the Mariners are hopeful Brash can return in 12 months, potentially as early as next June. Perhaps Brash's elbow was taxed after appearing in a league-leading 78 games in 2023 while posting a solid 3.06 ERA, a 1.33 WHIP, his first four saves and 107 K's in 70 2/3 innings of work.

Seattle Mariners right-hander Matt Brash (elbow), who had Tommy John surgery on May 8, joined the team for a homestand that started on Aug. 2 to work with the club's high-performance staff and connect with pitching coach Pete Woodworth and director of pitching strategy Trent Blank. Brash is also at the onset of starting "what is a long throwing program process," according to general manager Justin Hollander. The 26-year-old had the UCL in his right elbow fixed and a brace installed, which has typically allowed patients to start physical therapy sooner. It's why the Mariners are hopeful that he can return in 12 months, potentially as early as June of 2025. Brash wasn't able to get on the mound at all in 2024 after experiencing soreness in his right elbow during his second bullpen during spring training.

Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Matt Brash (elbow) underwent successful Tommy John surgery this week. The right-hander had his UCL repaired and is expected to be sidelined until June of 2025. That timeline seems a bit optimistic, but it's possible he returns around then if he doesn't suffer any setbacks. The loss of Brash is a significant hit to the Mariners bullpen considering how well he has pitched in the past. His absence won't mean much for fantasy purposes with Andres Munoz locked into the closer role.

Seattle Mariners right-hander Matt Brash (elbow) has been shut down after having a setback with his right elbow while playing catch Friday. He will head to Dallas to see Dr. Meister to evaluate his injured elbow further. Mariners general manager Justin Hollander said he is "concerned" about the latest setback for Brash. The 25-year-old is considered day-to-day, but the latest news is that his rehab assignment has been paused. Brash had been sidelined all season after landing on the injured list with inflammation on his right elbow. Andres Munoz will remain Seattle's primary closer, while Ryne Stanek will handle high-leverage situations with Brash sidelined.

Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Matt Brash (elbow) is nearing a rehab assignment, according to Ryan Divish of the Seattle Times. Brash has been shut down since Spring Training due to elbow inflammation but has recently thrown a bullpen session and is now quickly approaching the final step in his recovery process. The 25-year-old was an elite set-up man for Seattle last season as he posted a 3.06 ERA and 1.33 WHIP with 107 punchouts across 70 innings. Brash finished the season with 24 holds, which tied him for 11th best in the major leagues. Brash is worth looking into in leagues that score holds, as he will be given ample opportunities and should also improve your team's pitching ratios.

Seattle Mariners GM Justin Hollander gave updates on several injured players. Relief pitcher Matt Brash (elbow) was shut down early in spring training with elbow inflammation. Hollander reports that Brash was able to throw live batting practice this week and that he will throw another in the next day or two. The hope is that Brash will be ready to head out on rehab assignment in the coming week when Seattle heads out on their next road trip this coming Wednesday after they finish the series with the Cincinnati Reds. Another high-leverage arm, Gregory Santos (lat), is playing catch from 75 feet out right now. He's a little behind Brash at this point, according to Hollander. The next progression is to throw at 105 feet in the next week and then progress to pitching off a mound after that. Santos has been out all season with a lat strain. At this time, Ryne Stanek and Andres Munoz continue to lead the Mariners' bullpen.

Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Matt Brash (elbow) was able to throw a successful bullpen session on Wednesday, according to manager Scott Servais. The organization hasn't given a timetable for when Brash will get back on the mound. However, it sounds like Brash has been making solid progress. He still has more work to do, so he'll likely return at some point in May. His return should be a significant boost to the Seattle bullpen considering he was great for them last season.

Seattle Mariners right-hander Matt Brash (elbow) threw a bullpen session in Arizona on Monday and mixed in some sliders. He hasn't started throwing at maximum effort yet but is making steady progress. Meanwhile, righty Gregory Santos' (lat) MRI exam came back clean and he began light baseball activities on Monday. There aren't any specific timetables for the return of Brash or Santos, but they are making progress. The 25-year-old Brash appears to be ahead of Santos in his recovery from injury. When healthy, both pitchers are expected to be key contributors in Seattle's bullpen in late-inning situations in front of closer Andres Munoz. Brash was a workhorse for the M's in 2023 with a career-high 70 2/3 innings pitched while finishing second among qualified relievers with 107 strikeouts.

Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Matt Brash (elbow) threw 25 pitches off the mound at 85 percent effort on Monday, per Seattle Times' Ryan Divish. The 25-year-old has been positively progressing through right elbow inflammation this spring. Brash played a key part in the Mariners bullpen last season, going 9-4 with four saves and 24 holds as well as a 3.06 ERA, 1.33 WHIP, and 34.7% strikeout rate in 70 2/3 innings pitched. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his progress for a better timetable for his return. He should be able to provide fantasy value in at least all saves-plus-holds leagues and deeper roto leagues if he can return to the team relatively soon.

Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Matt Brash (elbow) played catch out to 90 feet on Sunday. After throwing and playing catch last Tuesday, Brash continues to progress as he works his way back from inflammation in his right elbow. Following Paul Sewald's exit at 2023's trade deadline, the 25-year-old flamethrowing right-hander is in the mix for saves as a late-inning option out of the Mariners bullpen behind presumed closer Andres Munoz but is working against the clock to be ready March 28's Opening Day matchup versus the Boston Red Sox. Considering Brash hasn't appeared in spring training, fantasy managers should expect him to start the year on the injured list. After the club's No. 6 prospect from 2022, per MLB Pipeline, showed plenty of promise with a 3.06 ERA, 1.33 WHIP, and 107:29 K:BB in an MLB-high 78 appearances last season, Brash is still worth stashing in deeper mixed leagues while recovering.

Seattle Mariners right-hander Matt Brash (elbow), who has been dealing with elbow inflammation in camp, is expected to resume throwing on Tuesday. All eyes will be on his throwing session with a trainer. If his throwing session doesn't go well, Brash will almost certainly begin the year on the injured list after appearing in an MLB-leading 78 games last year for Seattle. The 25-year-old Canadian was a huge part of the M's relief corps, posting a 3.06 ERA (2.26 FIP), a 1.33 WHIP, his first four career saves, 29 walks and a career-high 107 strikeouts in 70 2/3 relief innings. The workhorse ranked second among relievers with his 107 K's and also had a career-high 25 holds, making him plenty useful in fantasy leagues that count holds. If he stays healthy in 2024, Brash should have plenty of fantasy appeal yet again in holds leagues in his late-inning, high-leverage role.

An MRI exam on Seattle Mariners right-hander Matt Brash (elbow) confirmed that he's dealing with medial right-elbow inflammation, and he could resume throwing in camp next week, according to general manager Justin Hollander. It's great news after a recent report earlier this week suggested that Brash could be dealing with a serious arm injury. The 25-year-old was vital to Seattle's bullpen last year by going 9-4 with a league-leading 78 relief appearances. In 70 2/3 innings pitched in his second season in the big leagues, Brash had a strong 3.06 ERA (2.26 FIP), a 1.33 WHIP, his first four career saves, 29 walks and 107 strikeouts. Even though Brash's injury isn't serious, he'll still likely begin the year on the injured list. He had 25 holds in 2023 as well, so when healthy, Brash is certainly fantasy relevant despite his lack of save chances.

Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Matt Brash (elbow) could be sidelined for a significant amount of time with a serious right-elbow injury. Brash and the Mariners are in the process of trying to determine exactly what is wrong with his elbow, but there's the possibility that he could have to sit out the entire 2024 season. At the very least, the 25-year-old reliever is going to have to open the regular season on the injured list. This could be a big blow to the back of Seattle's bullpen, as Brash was excellent for the M's in a league-high 78 relief appearances last year, going 9-4 with a 3.06 ERA, a 1.33 WHIP, his first four career saves, 29 walks and 107 strikeouts in 70 2/3 innings pitched.

Seattle Mariners right-hander Matt Brash said he is "a little banged up" and has been shut down from throwing after his second bullpen session of spring training on Tuesday. General manager Justin Hollander said the team has scheduled the hard-throwing reliever to be "down" through the weekend. The hope is he can resume throwing next week. Brash didn't get into specifics, saying only that "it just didn't feel great" a day after his bullpen. With over a month until Opening Day in late March, the M's are going to be cautious with Brash. He didn't sound too concerned. Brash led the team with 78 relief outings in 2023 and went 9-4 with four saves, a 3.06 ERA, 107 K's and 29 walks in 70 2/3 innings. He proved reliable for the M's and in holds leads in a workhorse setup role late in games.