Dominic Canzone DVOA, Advanced Stats, & Fantasy Rankings

The Seattle Mariners reinstated outfielder Dominic Canzone (groin) from the 10-day injured list on Thursday and optioned infielder Jason Vosler to Triple-A Tacoma in a corresponding move. The M's also recalled right-hander Eduard Bazardo from Tacoma and designated right-hander Jonathan Hernandez for assignment. Canzone isn't back in the starting lineup for Thursday's contest against the visiting Detroit Tigers, but the 26-year-old left-handed hitter should see occasional starts in right field for Seattle moving forward against right-handed pitching. Canzone missed almost a month with a strained right groin and was hitting just .211 (30-for-142) with seven home runs, 14 RBI and 18 runs scored in his second year in the big leagues before his injury. He's mostly an option for outfield depth in AL-only fantasy leagues.

Seattle Mariners outfielder Dominic Canzone (thigh) went 3-for-4 with a home run, an RBI, two runs scored, a walk and a strikeout in his latest minor-league rehab game on Sunday with Triple-A Tacoma. On Saturday and Sunday combined, Canzone went 5-for-8 with a double, two home runs, three RBI, four runs scored and a walk. It appears the 26-year-old is close to rejoining the big-league roster after playing in four straight rehab games. The Mariners can use all the outfield depth they can get in the majors, but Canzone will most likely serve as a platoon guy, at best, when he rejoins the M's. Before his injury, he was hitting .211/.289/.394 with a below-average .684 OPS, seven home runs, 14 RBI and 18 runs scored in 142 at-bats in 54 games in just his second year in the big leagues.

Seattle Mariners outfielder Dominic Canzone (groin) is expected to return from the 10-day injured list in mid-August. Manager Scott Servais said last weekend that Canzone is still a few weeks away from starting a minor-league rehab assignment, so the updated timeline makes sense. The 26-year-old outfielder has been sidelined since July 10 with a right-groin strain. The Mariners placed star center fielder Julio Rodriguez (ankle) on the 10-day IL on Tuesday, so Seattle is a bit short-handed in the outfield right now. Victor Robles is going to play regularly in center field, while Mitch Haniger and young outfielder Cade Marlowe figure to split playing time in right field. Canzone, who was hitting just .211 (30-for-142) with seven home runs and 14 RBI before his injury, won't be guaranteed regular playing time when he's ready to return in mid-August.

Seattle Mariners outfielder Dominic Canzone (groin) is still a couple of weeks away from a potential rehab assignment, according to Seattle manager Scott Servais. Canzone hit the 10-day injured list on July 10 with a right adductor strain. The 26-year-old has posted a .211/.289/.394 line with seven home runs and one stolen base across 54 games this season. While Canzone remains sidelined, Victor Robles and Mitch Haniger should continue to split time in right field. Canzone is worth a look in deeper leagues when he returns, as he should usually have a spot in the starting nine.

Seattle Mariners outfielder Dominic Canzone (groin) felt discomfort in his groin/adductor area while making a catch on Sunday and was pulled early from Monday's game against the San Diego Padres after it didn't feel great while running the bases. Canzone will go for an MRI exam on Wednesday and could need to rest through next week's All-Star break and possibly longer. Before hitting the showers early at Petco Park, he went 1-for-3 with a double. Victor Robles replaced Canzone in right field and could see additional playing time in Seattle's outfield if Canzone's groin injury forces him to the shelf. Canzone, a former eight-round pick of the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2019 out of Ohio State isn't much of a fantasy asset in mixed leagues, as he entered Tuesday's contest with a .209 average (29-for-139) with seven homers and 14 RBI in a limited role in Seattle.