SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - APRIL 17: Brendan Donovan #33 of the Seattle Mariners fields the ball against the Texas Rangers at T-Mobile Park on April 17, 2026 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Mariners will be without one of their biggest off-season acquisitions for at least the next week, placing INF Brendan Donovan on the 10-day IL with a groin strain. Roster moves:🔹 Will Wilson (#7), INF, selected from Triple-A Tacoma.🔹 Brendan Donovan, INF/OF, placed on 10-day IL (left groin muscle strain, retro. 4/18).🔹 Miles Mastrobuoni, INF/OF, transferred to 60-day IL.🔗 https://t.co/gyq4jiuW2lpic.twitter.com/ItukOT6T0s— Mariners PR (@MarinersPR) April 20, 2026Donovan appeared to suffer the injury in Friday’s series opener against the Rangers, a game where he had to make multiple tough plays on bunts.Brendan Donovan tweaked his left hip on one of the plays he made at third base last night, Dan Wilson said.

Here's a look at each of the batted balls he was involved with… pic.twitter.com/bbpfL51C6j— Daniel Kramer (@DKramer_) April 18, 2026Will Wilson gets the call up from Tacoma and will take Donovan’s roster spot. Wilson appeared in 34 games with Cleveland last season, slashing .192/.267/.244.For those wondering why the Mariners didn’t select Colt Emerson after signing him to a then record-breaking extension, Emerson is currently dealing with a wrist injury that will keep him out of Triple-A Tacoma’s next couple of games. Mariners GM Justin Hollander said they will reassess Emerson on Thursday and see how he’s doing.Here’s to a speedy recovery for Brendan Donovan.