Matt Brash's Stats, Metrics, Game Logs, Projections & Rankings

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.