Mitch Haniger
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Jun 26 2024Haniger is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haniger has picked up just one start in the Mariners' last five games, with Seattle facing five right-handers during that stretch. The Mariners should continue to make room in the lineup for Haniger against left-handed pitching, but Mitch Garver looks to be the preferred option ahead of Haniger at designated hitter when the team faces righties.
Jun 15 2024Haniger is not in the starting lineup Saturday versus the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haniger will get a breather after he went 2-for-4 in the team's 3-2 win Friday. Cal Raleigh will take over at designated hitter while Mitch Garver enters the lineup at catcher and bats fifth against Texas.
Jun 11 2024Haniger went 2-for-3 with a two-run single and a double in a win over the White Sox on Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haniger narrowed the Mariners' deficit to a single run with his clutch knock in the eighth inning that plated Ryan Bliss and J.P. Crawford. The veteran outfielder's .223/.288/.349 slash line still has plenty of room for improvement, but Haniger has rather quietly put together a solid stretch of production over his last 12 games by hitting .275 (11-for-40) with three doubles and six RBI over that span.
Jun 8 2024Haniger isn't in the Mariners' lineup Saturday versus the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haniger will get a breather Saturday after going 1-for-4 with three RBI and a run scored during Friday's loss. Mitch Garver will instead serve as Seattle's DH and bat sixth.
Jun 6 2024Haniger will start in right field and bat sixth in Thursday's game against the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haniger appeared to have fallen into a short-side platoon role shortly after Dominic Canzone returned from the injured list in mid-May, but the 33-year-old has now picked up 10 starts in 11 games. Six of those starts have come against right-handed pitchers, and though Canzone and Luke Raley still appear to be the Mariners' preferred corner outfielders against righties, Haniger may have overtaken Mitch Garver on the depth chart at designated hitter. The Mariners will have room for both players in the lineup Thursday against lefty JP Sears, but Haniger is carrying an eight-game hitting streak into the contest, while Garver has gone just 2-for-19 over that same stretch of action.
Jun 2 2024Haniger is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haniger will take a seat for the series finale after he had started each of the last seven games in right field or at designated hitter while going 6-for-24 with one extra-base hit (a double) and two walks. Despite the recent uptick in playing time, Haniger still looks to be behind lefty hitters Dominic Canzone and Luke Raley for reps in the corner outfield when the Mariners face right-handed pitching, though Haniger should be a mainstay in the lineup against southpaws.
May 23 2024Haniger is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haniger will hit the bench for the second time in the series, and he could find himself in more of a part-time role or short-side platoon role moving forward after the Mariners recently welcomed Dominic Canzone back from the injured list. With Canzone and the hot-hitting Luke Raley having made cases for regular roles in the corner outfield, Mitch Garver could represent Haniger's primary competition for playing time at designated hitter. Haniger has turned in an underwhelming .587 OPS in May and is slashing .217/.280/.361 overall on the season.
May 21 2024Haniger is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 33-year-old won't start for the second time in the last four games, leaving Dominic Canzone in right field Tuesday. Haniger has generated a hit in each of his last five starts.
May 18 2024Haniger is not in the starting lineup Saturday versus the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haniger will get a breather after starting the team's last 11 contests, batting .237 with two home runs and three RBI over that stretch. Dominic Canzone will take over in right field and bat seventh against Baltimore.
May 14 2024Haniger went 3-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Tuesday's 4-2 loss to the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haniger took Kansas City closer James McArthur deep in the ninth inning, but it didn't turn into a rally for the Mariners. The homer was Haniger's second in May and sixth of the year, but he's hitting a poor .182 (8-for-44) this month. He started the season well, and he's now slashing .214/.277/.372 with 21 RBI, 17 runs scored and five doubles through 40 contests. Haniger continues to fill a near-everyday role between right field and designated hitter.
May 7 2024Haniger went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and an additional RBi during Tuesday's 10-6 win over Minnesota. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haniger got the Mariners on the board in the second inning, tagging Bailey Ober for a long ball to lead off the frame. The homer could be what Haniger needs to break the slump he's currently in, batting 7-for-56 (.125) with a 35.6 percent K rate since April 20.
May 5 2024Haniger is out of the lineup for Sunday's game at Houston. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haniger started the previous five games but will hit the bench Sunday after he went 2-for-20 during that stretch. Josh Rojas will receive a start in the outfield while Luis Urias starts at third base.
Apr 28 2024Haniger is not in the lineup for Sunday's game versus the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haniger started the past five games but will receive a day off after he went 2-for-18 with a double, a homer and five RBI during that span. Luke Raley will start in right field Sunday for Seattle.
Apr 26 2024Haniger went 1-for-4 with a grand slam in Friday's win over Arizona. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haniger's grand slam in the sixth inning gave the Mariners enough cushion to pull away with a victory. It was his fourth homer of the season and first since April 15, snapping a seven-game drought. The veteran outfielder is 3-for-25 (.120) with 11 strikeouts and no walks over his last six contests. On the year, Haniger is slashing .244/.306/.422 through 98 plate appearances.
Apr 21 2024Haniger will sit Game 2 of Sunday's doubleheader with the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haniger will take a seat after he went 1-for-5 with four strikeouts in the team's 2-1 extra-inning Game 1 loss Sunday. Luke Raley will draw the start in right field and bat seventh in the series finale.
Apr 15 2024Haniger went 2-for-3 with a home run, a double, a walk, three total RBI and two total runs Monday in a 9-3 win over the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haniger batted cleanup as the Mariners' DH and drilled a two-run homer in the third inning along with a run-scoring double in the seventh. The slugger extended his hitting streak to six games, though this was his first multi-hit effort during that stretch. Haniger appears to be fully healthy this year following two straight injury-plagued campaigns, and he's had good results at the plate thus far, slashing .286/.375/.500 with three homers, 11 RBI and nine runs through 64 plate appearances.
Apr 10 2024Haniger went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run and a walk in a loss to the Blue Jays on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haniger was one of the few bright spots in another disappointing night for the Mariners, getting Seattle to within two runs in the eighth inning with a 359-shot to left field with Julio Rodriguez aboard. Haniger's round tripper was his first since Opening Day, and it also marked his first extra-base hit in the last five games.
Apr 7 2024Haniger is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haniger will take a seat for the first time this season after he had started in each of the Mariners' first nine games while hitting .290 with one home run, four RBI and four runs. According to Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times, the oft-injured Haniger is fully healthy at the moment and will be available to pinch hit Sunday, so his absence from the lineup is strictly for maintenance purposes. The Mariners hope to have him available to start in all three games of their series in Toronto to begin the upcoming week.
Mar 29 2024Haniger went 2-for-3 with a home run, a walk, two total runs and two total RBI in Thursday's loss to the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haniger drilled a two-run homer to right field in the fourth inning for Seattle's first runs of the campaign. It was a promising start to the season for the 33-year-old, who is coming off a pair of injury-plagued campaigns. The last time Haniger made it through a full season mostly healthy was 2021, when he slugged 39 homers and notched 100 RBI over 157 games. That makes him a somewhat alluring option in fantasy, though the health concerns present significant risk.
Mar 14 2024Haniger went 2-for-3 with a a solo home run in a Cactus League win over the Brewers on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haniger's solo homer in the first inning was his third of spring and pushed his Cactus League average and OPS to .450 and 1.450, respectively, across 22 plate appearances. The veteran outfielder, who's enjoying a clean bill of health after an injury-hampered 2023 season with the Giants and has also professed several times this spring that he feels extremely comfortable being back in Seattle after a year away.
Feb 25 2024Haniger started at designated hitter and went 1-for-2 with a solo home run in the Mariners' Cactus League loss to the Guardians on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haniger sent a Tyler Beede offering into the bullpen in the first inning, his first official at-bat since returning to the Mariners this winter after a one-year sabbatical in San Francisco. Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports Haniger's shot had 108 mph of exit velocity and a distance of 384 feet, certainly encouraging for a veteran that was riddled with injuries in 2023. The veteran outfielder has already expressed his satisfaction with being back in Seattle, and he's been working extensively with a familiar face in director of hitting strategy Jarret DeHart, who was on staff during Haniger's initial Mariners tenure, and a new hire in offensive coordinator Brant Brown.
Jan 5 2024The Giants traded Haniger (back), Anthony DeSclafani (elbow) and cash to the Mariners on Friday in exchange for Robbie Ray (elbow), Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haniger is coming off a 2023 campaign in which he slashed .209/.266/.365 -- easily his worst season at the plate -- and missed most of the year due to oblique, forearm and back injuries. However, Haniger maintained an .817 OPS during five years with the Mariners prior to joining the Giants, and the familiar scenery could spark a return to form for the 33-year-old. Haniger will make $20 million this season and holds a $15.5 million player option for 2025.
Sep 29 2023The Giants placed Haniger on the 10-day injured list Friday with a lower back strain, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's an early shutdown for Haniger, who appeared in only 61 games this season while slashing .209/.266/.365 with six home runs and 28 RBI across 229 plate appearances. The 32-year-old outfielder is owed $20 million in 2024 and carries a $15.5 million player option for 2025.
Sep 20 2023Haniger is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Diamondbacks, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haniger had started each of the last three contests and eight of the last nine, but he will begin this one on the bench. Luis Matos is getting the call in left field for the Giants.
Sep 18 2023Haniger went 2-for-4 with two doubles and three RBI in Sunday's 11-10 win over the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haniger plated a run in the fifth with his first double of the game and then two more in the sixth with another two-bagger. It was just his second multi-hit game since returning from the injured list Aug. 29, and he doubled his RBI total since his return with Sunday's performance. In his 16 games back, Haniger is slashing just .163/.241/.408 and has a 31.5 percent strikeout rate.
Sep 10 2023Haniger went 2-for-3 with a two-run home run, a double, a walk and an additional run scored in Sunday's 6-3 win over the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haniger hit safely for his third straight game, and he's homered in consecutive contests. This was his first multi-hit effort in nine contests since he returned from a fractured forearm. The veteran outfielder appears to be getting back on track at the plate. He's still slashing just .224/.277/.402 with six homers, 25 RBI, 24 runs scored and a stolen base over 49 contests this season.
Sep 8 2023Haniger went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Friday's 9-8 win over the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haniger has slumped since returning from a fractured right forearm on Aug. 29, going 3-for-23 over eight games in that span. The slow restart has cost him playing time against right-handed pitchers, though he should remain in the lineup regularly versus southpaws. The outfielder's first year with the Giants has been unimpressive with five homers, 23 RBI, 22 runs scored, one stolen base and a .216/.266/.374 slash line over 184 plate appearances.
Sep 5 2023Haniger is absent from the lineup Tuesday versus the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mike Yastrzemski will play right field and Joc Pederson is in left as the Giants face right-hander Kyle Hendricks. Haniger has mostly been limited to starts against left-handed pitching opponents since he returned Aug. 29 from a fractured right forearm.
Sep 3 2023Haniger is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haniger will head to the bench for the second time in five games, with all of his absences coming against right-handed starting pitchers. Since being activated from the 60-day injured list Tuesday, Haniger has gone 1-for-11 with a triple and a walk while striking out five times in three games. Until he shows more signs of life at the plate, Haniger looks like he could be limited to a short-side platoon role for the playoff-hopeful Giants.
Sep 1 2023Haniger is out of the lineup Friday against the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Joc Pederson, Wade Meckler and Mike Yastrzemski will start across the outfield as Wilmer Flores serves as the Giants' designated hitter. Haniger is being eased back into action after missing multiple months with a fractured left forearm. He was just reinstated from the 60-day injured list Tuesday.
Aug 30 2023Haniger is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Reds, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Following a lengthy stay on the injured list with a fractured forearm, Haniger returned to the lineup for Tuesday's 6-1 win, starting in left field while going 0-for-4 with a run. He'll rest for Wednesday's matinee as he's eased back into action. Joc Pederson and Mike Yastrzemski will serve as the Giants' starting corner outfielders.
Aug 29 2023Haniger (forearm) went 0-for-4 with a run scored in Tuesday's 6-1 win over the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haniger didn't get a hit in his return from a broken forearm, but he reached on an error and scored. He played the full game in left field. The 32-year-old outfielder is slashing .224/.274/.362 with four home runs, 22 RBI, 20 runs scored and a stolen base over 41 games this season. He should be a near-everyday option in the near term, at least until Mike Yastrzemski (hamstring) and Michael Conforto (hamstring) are back in the fold.
Aug 27 2023Manager Gabe Kapler said that he's hopeful Haniger (forearm) will return from the 60-day injured list during the Giants' series with the the Reds that begins Monday, John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haniger is scheduled to appear in another rehab game Sunday for Triple-A Sacramento in what could be his final tuneup before he returns from the IL. Though Haniger has gone just 1-for-15 with a walk and a run scored through his first four rehab games, he's struck out in just two of those at-bats and has been able to play some innings in left field in addition to serving as a designated hitter. Haniger has been on the IL since June 14 with a fractured right forearm that eventually required surgery.
Aug 21 2023Haniger (forearm) will begin a rehab assignment Tuesday with Triple-A Sacramento, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haniger will likely require several games with Sacramento to get his timing back on the plate, given that he's been sidelined since mid-June after requiring a surgery to address a fractured right forearm. He was cleared to resume baseball activities in late July and began taking batting practice more than a week and a half ago, suffering no setbacks along the way. Once he completes his rehab stint at Sacramento and returns from the 60-day injured list, Haniger should reclaim a near-everyday role in the San Francisco lineup at a corner-outfield spot or designated hitter.
Aug 16 2023Haniger (forearm) is on track to begin a rehab assignment next week, Danny Emerman of KNBR 680 San Francisco reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haniger is headed to the Giants' spring training complex in Arizona to continue ramping up his activities and will soon test himself in a game setting. The veteran outfielder has missed more than two months after requiring surgery to repair a fractured right forearm, so he will need a good number of at-bats during his rehab assignment to knock the rust off before being activated from the 60-day injured list.
Aug 13 2023Haniger (forearm) is ramping up all activity and could embark on a rehab assignment in a week, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haniger was initially cleared for activity in late July and began taking swings in the batting cage Saturday. If Haniger is able to begin a rehab assignment within the next week, his chance of returning before the end of the month would improve significantly. Otherwise, an early-September return appears more likely. The 32-year-old outfielder has been on the IL since June 13 after requiring surgery to repair a fracture in his right forearm.
Aug 11 2023Haniger (forearm) will take swings in the batting cage Saturday, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haniger is ramping things back up following surgery in June to repair a fracture in his right forearm. He is eligible for activation Sunday, but it figures to at least be closer to the end of August before he's ready to return.
Jul 26 2023X-rays showed Haniger's forearm has properly healed, and he was cleared to resume baseball activity Wednesday, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haniger underwent surgery in June after suffering a fracture in his right forearm, and he can now begin his rehab process. There is no immediate timetable for Haniger's return, but he will almost certainly be sidelined past his eligible return date of August 13. The 32-year-old outfielder was slashing .230/.281/.372 through 160 plate appearances before getting hurt.
Jun 22 2023Haniger (forearm) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Thursday, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haniger has been ruled out until late August after fracturing his right forearm, so this move was strictly procedural. Dalton Guthrie was added to the 40-man roster in Haniger's place.
Jun 16 2023Haniger underwent successful surgery on his fractured right forearm this week, and he's expected to miss 10 weeks while recovering, Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haniger's break was the ulna and not the radius, which helps explain the quicker projected return than anticipated, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. As Baggarly notes, that puts Haniger back with San Francisco right around the end of August. The outfielder suffered the injury after being hit squarely in the forearm versus the Cardinals over the weekend. Assuming a clean recovery, Haniger could help San Francisco and fantasy rosters over the final month of the 2023 campaign.
Jun 14 2023Haniger will undergo surgery Thursday to repair a fractured right forearm, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Giants are expected to provide an updated timeline for Haniger's return Friday, but the upcoming surgery is something that will likely cause him to miss most -- if not all -- of what's left of the 2023 season. The veteran outfielder suffered the injury when he was struck by a Jack Flaherty pitch during Tuesday's win over the Cardinals.
Jun 13 2023Haniger left Tuesday's game versus the Cardinals with a fractured right forearm, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The fracture occurred after Haniger was plunked in the forearm by an offering from Jack Flaherty. Luis Matos is expected to replace Haniger on the roster with the outfielder assuredly heading to the injured list prior to to Wednesday's game against St. Louis. How long Haniger will be out will likely be determined by his rehabilitation route, and more information should be provided by the Giants in the coming days.
Jun 9 2023Haniger isn't starting Friday against the Cubs, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haniger has cooled off considerably over the past seven days, slashing just .136/.269/.182 in that span. He'll sit Friday in favor of Blake Sabol, who gets the start in left field while batting seventh.
May 29 2023Haniger went 3-for-5 with two doubles, two RBI and two runs scored in Monday's 14-4 win over the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haniger has a trio of three-hit efforts over his last four games, and five multi-hit contests in his last 10. He had a pair of RBI doubles as part of the Giants' eight-run seventh inning. Haniger has been a big part of the team's recent success -- he was hitting just .172 as recently as May 16 and is now up to .255 through 28 contests this year. He's added four home runs, 19 RBI, 16 runs scored, six doubles and a stolen base.
May 28 2023Haniger went 3-for-4 with a two-run home run in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haniger's second homer in as many days provided the Giants' margin of victory in a low-scoring contest. It was also his second straight three-hit effort, and his fourth multi-hit game in his last eight. After starting slowly following a season-opening stint on the injured list with an oblique strain, it appears the outfielder is rounding back into form. He's slashing .237/.265/.402 with four homers, 17 RBI, 13 runs scored and a stolen base over 26 games while seeing a near-everyday role in left field.
May 27 2023Haniger went 3-for-5 with a double, a home run, two runs scored and four RBI in Friday's 15-1 rout of the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 32-year-old snapped a 19-game power drought with the performance, and Haniger's only two other homers this season came at high altitude during a two-game set in Mexico City at the end of April. During the month of May, he's slashing a weak .195/.215/.273 with a 32.9 percent strikeout rate against a 2.5 percent walk rate.
May 21 2023Haniger went 2-for-4 with an RBI, a stolen base and two runs scored in Sunday's 7-5 win over the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haniger was busiest in the sixth inning, driving in the go-ahead run with an RBI single before scoring on Patrick Bailey's productive out. The steal was Haniger's first of the season, though he's typically not a huge speed threat -- he's never had more than eight steals in a season, and this one was his first since 2021. The outfielder is slashing .211/.228/.329 with two home runs, 11 RBI, 10 runs scored and three doubles through 21 contests.
May 17 2023Haniger is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Phillies, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haniger had a day off Sunday, too, as he carries a woeful .491 OPS into action Wednesday. Blake Sabol will pick up the start in left field Wednesday in Haniger's stead.
May 14 2023Haniger is out of the lineup against the Diamondbacks on Sunday, John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haniger has gone hitless in his last three games and seen his average drop to .179 on the season. Blake Sabol will start in left field and hit fifth with Haniger out of the lineup.
May 10 2023Haniger is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's tilt versus the Nationals, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Giants are going left-handed hitter heavy against Josiah Gray, so Haniger will get a day off. Blake Sabol is in left field.
Apr 30 2023Haniger went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's 6-4 loss to the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haniger may not want to leave Mexico City -- he hit a homer in both of the Giants' games south of the border. The outfielder has now gone 5-for-16 (.313) through his first five contests of the year. He's added five RBI, five runs scored, two homers, a double and two walks through 19 plate appearances.
Apr 29 2023Haniger went 2-for-5 with one double, one homer, three RBI and two runs scored in Saturday's 16-11 loss against the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haniger had his best game as a Giant, hitting his first home run. Haniger has appeared in four of the Giants' five games since his return from the 10-day injured list. The left fielder should be a good source of power, as he drilled 39 homers in his last full season.
Apr 6 2023Haniger (oblique) is not expected to join the Giants before the end of their upcoming homestand, which runs from Friday to next Wednesday, Evan Webeck of the San Jose Mercury News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haniger was placed on the injured list just ahead of Opening Day after suffering a Grade 1 strain of his left oblique around the middle of spring training. There's no exact timetable at the moment, though he does figure to be ready well before the end of April.
Apr 1 2023Haniger (oblique) will continue to rehab in Arizona and will be reevaluated next week in San Francisco, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haniger is currently on the injured list with a left oblique strain. The outfielder has a chance to return by the middle of April, but his timeline will at least partially be determined by the evaluation next week.
Mar 30 2023The Giants placed Haniger (oblique) on the 10-day injured list Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Though he'll be shut down for the first week of the season while he recovers from a left oblique strain, Haniger has been throwing and hitting for more than a week, so he's not expected to require an extended stint on the shelf. His absence for the early portion of the season could open up an everyday role in the corner outfield for rookie Blake Sabol, who is batting eighth and manning left in his MLB debut, per Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com.
Mar 26 2023Giants manager Gabe Kapler confirmed Sunday that Haniger (oblique) will open the season on the 10-day injured list, Danny Emerman of KNBR 680 San Francisco reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Austin Slater (hamstring) and Luis Gonzalez (back) are also ticketed for the IL, leaving the Giants light on outfield depth to begin the 2023 campaign. Haniger hasn't played in a Cactus League game since March 4 due to the Grade 1 oblique strain, but he resumed throwing and hitting last week and may not require an extended ramp-up period if he can avoid any setbacks during his rehab program. At least for the time being, the 32-year-old is still projected to be ready to make his Giants debut in early-to-mid-April.
Mar 16 2023Giants manager Gabe Kapler said Thursday that Haniger (oblique) won't resume baseball activity for at least another week, Evan Webeck of the San Jose Mercury News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It could be as long as 10 days before Haniger is able to return to daily workouts in Giants camp. "We're just going to gradually build him up," said Kapler. "I don't think there's any rush to get him ready." Haniger suffered a Grade 1 oblique strain earlier this month and seems likely to open the 2023 season with an IL stint. The oft-injured outfielder inked a three-year, $43.5 million contract with San Francisco in December.
Mar 11 2023Haniger underwent an MRI on Saturday which revealed a Grade 1 oblique strain, but he still could be ready for Opening Day, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haniger was scratched Friday due to the issue, which turns out to be serious enough to keep him out for more than just a couple days. For now, manager Gabe Kapler is expressing optimism that Haniger will be ready by Opening Day, but given the outfielder's lengthy injury history, the Giants could elect to be cautious. Haniger will rest for five to seven days before being evaluated, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.
Mar 10 2023Giants manager Gabe Kapler said Friday that Haniger will be out for at least a couple of days due to oblique tightness, John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haniger was a late scratch from Friday afternoon's Cactus League game against the Rockies, and now there's a little more clarity on the issue. It sounds like the Giants might have caught the issue early enough that it won't affect his readiness for the beginning of the 2023 regular season, and for now there is no MRI scheduled. The oft-injured outfielder signed a three-year, $43.5 million contract with San Francisco in December.
Mar 7 2023Haniger worked with two trainers in the offseason in an effort to avoid adding to the long list of injuries in his career, Susan Slusser of The San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haniger has had some bad luck with freak injuries, but he's also played more than half the games in just two of the last five seasons. The outfielder is expected to play a starting role with the Giants, but that can only happen if he stays healthy. He slashed .246/.308/.429 with 11 home runs, 34 RBI, 31 runs scored and eight doubles in 57 games with the Mariners last year, which saw him limited by back and ankle injuries.
Dec 6 2022Haniger agreed to a three-year, $43.5 million contract with the Giants on Tuesday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: San Francisco's pursuit of Aaron Judge has understandably garnered most of the attention, but the organization was first able to secure a deal with Haniger to bolster its outfield. Haniger was limited to 57 games for Seattle last season due to a high-ankle sprain, but he provided a solid bat when healthy with a .246/.308/.429 slash line. The 31-year-old was also productive in 2021 with an .803 OPS, 39 home runs and 100 RBI in 157 contests. The contract includes an opt-out after the 2024 campaign, according to Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area, so it could end up being a two-year pact if Haniger performs well with the Giants.
Nov 8 2022Mariners GM Jerry Dipoto said Tuesday the team doesn't plan to extend Haniger a qualifying offer for 2023, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 31-year-old will hit free agency for the first time in his career, though Dipoto also expressed interest in bringing the outfielder back at a lower price than the $19.65 million qualifying offer. Haniger suffered a high-ankle sprain in April and was limited to 57 games in 2022. He was decent at the plate when healthy with a .246/.308/.429 slash line, 11 home runs and 34 RBI.
Oct 6 2022Haniger went 2-for-3 with a home run and two runs scored in Wednesday's 5-4 win over Detroit. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haniger gave the Mariners a 2-0 lead with a solo homer off lefty starter Tyler Alexander with one out in the first inning. The outfielder smacked four homers over 24 at-bats during his final six games of the regular season. The 31-year-old played in 57 contests this year and had a .246/.308/.429 slash line with 11 home runs, 34 RBI and 31 runs scored.
Oct 5 2022Haniger went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and a walk during an extra-inning win over the Tigers in the first game of a doubleheader Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haniger hit his 10th homer of the season off Eduardo Rodriguez in the third inning, launching a 401-foot blast to center field that plated J.P. Crawford to snap a 1-1 tie. Haniger then sat in the nightcap, and he heads into Wednesday's regular-season finale hitting a red-hot .344 (11-for-32) with two doubles, three homers, nine RBI, three walks and six runs over his last eight games.
Oct 1 2022Haniger isn't starting Saturday against Oakland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haniger is one of several starters who will rest Saturday after the Mariners clinched a postseason berth Friday night. Sam Haggerty will take his place in right field and bat sixth.
Sep 29 2022Haniger went 2-for-5 with a pair of two-run home runs in Thursday's 10-9 win over the Rangers in extra innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haniger accounted for the Mariners' first four runs, homering in the first and third innings. He's produced multiple hits in four of his last seven games, but the power show is encouraging after he went 25 contests without a homer. The right fielder is up to nine long balls, 31 RBI, 27 runs scored and a .239/.301/.405 slash line through 52 games this year.
Sep 25 2022Haniger went 3-for-6 with a double, two runs, two RBI and a strikeout during Sunday's 13-12 loss to the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haniger went 0-for-6 with three walks and four strikeouts over the first two games of the series in Kansas City, but he was much more productive during Sunday's high-scoring series finale. The 31-year-old's double in the top of the seventh inning was his first extra-base hit since Sept. 2, and he's now struck out in 21 consecutive games dating back to Aug. 28.
Sep 23 2022Haniger went 2-for-5 with an RBI single, a double and two runs in a win over the Athletics on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haniger was a big part of the Mariners' fast start, plating Julio Rodriguez (back) with the first run of the game via a first-inning single and then subsequently coming around to score on Cal Raleigh's double. The veteran outfielder has shown some signs of life at the plate of late after a recent 0-for-17, seven-game slump, hitting safely in three of the past four contests.
Sep 20 2022Haniger went 1-for-3 with a walk and two runs in a win over the Angels on Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haniger had just returned to the lineup Sunday after missing four games with lower-back tightness but had gone 0-for-4 with two strikeouts. Monday's outing was therefore a lot more productive, and it snapped an 0-for-20 slump for Haniger that dated back to Sept. 7. The fact the veteran outfielder was able to play a full game in the outfield for the second consecutive day also seems to indicate his previously ailing back is back to full health.
Sep 18 2022Haniger (back) went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts in Sunday's 5-1 loss to the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haniger missed four games with lower-back tightness. His return to the lineup was a quiet one, and he's now gone 0-for-17 across his last five games. The slump has dropped him to a .228/.282/.389 slash line through 42 contests this year, and he's added seven home runs, 23 RBI, 19 runs scored and six doubles. He should still see regular playing time in right field and as the designated hitter going forward.
Sep 17 2022Haniger (back) is expected to start Sunday against the Angels, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haniger hasn't played since leaving last Sunday's contest against Atlanta with lower-back tightness, but his absence won't stretch on for much longer. He tested his back while swinging and running prior to Friday's game against the Angels and evidently felt fine, as he may even make an appearance as a pinch hitter Saturday.
Sep 16 2022Haniger (back) is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haniger hasn't seen the field since Sunday due to a back issue, and his absence will continue in Friday's series opener. Jake Lamb is starting in right field while Carlos Santana serves as the designated hitter.
Sep 13 2022Haniger (back), who isn't in the lineup Tuesday versus the Padres, may not return to action until Friday's series opener against the Angels, Shannon Drayer of Seattle Sports 710 AM reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 31-year-old had the back issue crop up Sunday against Atlanta and is sitting out Tuesday's contest, and Seattle could hold him out again Wednesday. The Mariners had a scheduled day off Monday and have another one Thursday, so the two absences versus the Friars would provide four full days of rest for Haniger.
Sep 11 2022Haniger was removed from Sunday's game against Atlanta in the bottom of the sixth inning due to low back tightness, Shannon Drayer of Seattle Sports 710 AM reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haniger was replaced by a pinch hitter in the bottom of the sixth inning after he went 0-for-3 with two strikeouts to begin Sunday's matchup. It's not yet clear whether he'll be forced to miss additional time, but he'll have at least one day to rest since the Mariners have a scheduled day off ahead of Tuesday's series opener against San Diego.
Sep 3 2022Haniger went 2-for-5 with a pair of RBI doubles in a win over the Guardians on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haniger drove home Julio Rodriguez with both first- and third-inning doubles to help establish an early 3-0 lead for the Mariners. The veteran outfielder has opened September on quite an upswing, already forging a pair of two-hit efforts in his first two games and quickly lacing a trio of two-baggers in the process to push his season slash line to .261/.308/.463 across 143 plate appearances.
Aug 27 2022Haniger went 2-for-5 with a game-winning RBI single in an extra-innings victory over the Guardians on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran outfielder wasted no time cinching the hard-fought victory for the Mariners when he had the opportunity, lacing a 2-0 cutter from Guardians All-Star closer Emmanuel Clase for a single that plated phantom runner Dylan Moore with the winning run in the 11th inning. Haniger has back-to-back two-hit efforts, and he's impressively amassed 18 RBI on just 30 hits this season thanks in large part to a .304 average and 1.037 OPS with men on base.
Aug 26 2022Haniger went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run in a win over the Guardians on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haniger's 390-foot blast off Triston McKenzie in the first inning with Julio Rodriguez and Jesse Winker aboard plated all of the Mariners' runs on the afternoon in an unusual victory that saw both clubs shut out after the opening frame. The veteran outfielder's blast marked his third time leaving the yard in the last four contests, and he now boasts a .313/.378/.507 slash line with five extra-base hits (one double, four homers) and 10 RBI in his first 17 games back from an extended injured-list stint.
Aug 23 2022Haniger went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haniger opened the scoring with a fourth-inning blast off Nationals starter Erick Fedde. This was Haniger's second homer in as many games and his sixth of the year. He's been held without a hit just once in 15 games since he returned from an ankle injury Aug. 6. The outfielder is up to a .277/.333/.489 slash line with 14 RBI, 15 runs scored and two doubles through 102 plate appearances.
Aug 21 2022Haniger went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Sunday's 5-3 loss against the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haniger took JP Sears deep to left in the third inning for his 12th long ball of the season. He has hit safely in 14 of 15 games since being reinstated from the IL on Aug. 6, batting .327 in that stretch. However, he had only hit two extra base hits in the same timeframe, so Sunday's home run could be a sign that Haniger has finally found his power stroke.
Aug 18 2022Haniger went 2-for-5 with an RBI single and two runs in a win over the Angels on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haniger's continues to wield a hot bat following his extensive stay on the injured list, as he's now hit safely in 10 of the first 11 games since his return. The veteran outfielder has a trio of multi-hit efforts over that span, and along with a .357 average, he's mustered a .438 on-base percentage within the sample partly due to a 12.5 percent walk rate.
Aug 13 2022Haniger went 3-for-5 with a run in a win over the Rangers on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The hot-hitting outfielder produced his second three-hit effort of the last four games in the win while also extending a hitting streak, the origins of which predate his extended IL stay due to an ankle injury. Haniger has hit safely in nine consecutive games overall, and he pushed his season slash line to an excellent .298/.344/.544 with Friday's fruitful night.
Aug 9 2022Haniger went 3-for-4 with a solo home run and two runs scored in Monday's 9-4 loss to the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haniger belted a solo shot in the first inning and scored another run in the third on a bases-loaded walk. The veteran outfielder isn't showing any signs of rust after his lengthy absence due to an ankle injury. In three games since returning to the lineup, he's gone 5-for-10 with two extra-base hits and three runs scored. Through 12 games this season, Haniger is slashing .267/.313/.578 with eight RBI and six extra-base hits.
Aug 7 2022Haniger (ankle) went 1-for-3 with a double and a walk during a loss to the Angels in the nightcap of a doubleheader against the Angels on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Making his return after more than three months on the shelf, Haniger had a productive night. The veteran outfielder logged 43 plate appearances across 11 rehab games and mustered an impressive .267/.488/.567 slash line in the process, so it would appear his timing with the bat should be in solid shape despite the extended layoff.
Aug 6 2022Haniger (ankle) was activated from the 60-day injured list Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It was announced earlier in the day that Haniger would play Saturday night, and he is now officially back on the roster. Expect him to serve as Seattle's primary right fielder moving forward.
Aug 4 2022Mariners general manager Jerry Dipoto said Thursday that Haniger (ankle) should return from the 60-day injured list within the next week, Maura Dooley of Seattle Sports 710 AM reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dipoto didn't seem to close the door on Haniger being activated for Friday's series opener with the Angels, but the Mariners plan to leave it up to the 31-year-old to tell them when he feels ready to return. Haniger hasn't suffered any setbacks with his right ankle during his ongoing 10-game minor-league rehab assignment that has included stops at High-A Everett and Triple-A Tacoma. Though he's hit .250 in those contests, Haniger has smacked three home runs and has walked more often (seven times) than he's struck out (five times).
Aug 3 2022Haniger (ankle) is 1-for-7 with a home run, three walks and three RBI over his last two rehab games with Triple-A Tacoma. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The rehabbing outfielder notably played right field in both games, the first time he's done so in back-to-back minor-league contests. Haniger appears set to be activated from his extended injured list stint Friday as previously reported, barring any unforeseen setbacks in what should be his final couple of games with the Rainiers.
Aug 1 2022Haniger (ankle) played six innings in right field during Triple-A Tacoma's win over El Paso on Sunday, going 1-for-3 with a three-run home run and two walks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haniger skewered Triple-A arms for a second time in the last three games and got in another round of solid work on defense before being lifted for a pinch runner following a walk in his final plate appearance. The veteran outfielder is looking good both at the plate and in the field, seemingly leaving him on track to be activated Friday as previously reported.
Jul 31 2022Mariners general manager Jerry Dipoto said that Haniger (ankle) could be reinstated from the 60-day injured list as soon as Friday, Jim Bowden of SiriusXM Radio reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haniger is starting in right field and batting second Sunday for Triple-A Tacoma in the eighth game of his rehab assignment. The 31-year-old seems to be fully recovered from the Grade 2 right ankle sprain that has kept him on the injured list since late April, but he still needs a few more games in the minors to get his timing back at the plate and to get reacclimated to playing the outfield. Once he's activated, Haniger should take on a near-everyday role in the corner outfield or at designated hitter for the Mariners.
Jul 30 2022Haniger (ankle) went 2-for-3 with an opposite-field solo home run and logged six innings in right field in his most recent rehab game from Triple-A Tacoma on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran outfielder's presence on defense for a significant chunk of the game, which included a putout at second base, and his productive night at the plate were both highly encouraging signs. Haniger got the night off Friday, but he may need just one more rehab game Saturday before being deemed ready for return.
Jul 27 2022Haniger (ankle) took a full complement of at-bats as the designated hitter in Triple-A Tacoma's win over El Paso on Tuesday, going 1-for-3 with a walk. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haniger made his debut with the Rainiers as expected and was eased into the next phase of his rehab assignment as the DH. The veteran outfielder has progressed through his four rehab games to date, the first three which unfolded with High-A Everett, without setbacks. He could potentially log his second "in the field" appearance of his minor-league assignment Wednesday.
Jul 26 2022Haniger (ankle) will move his rehab assignment to Triple-A Tacoma beginning Tuesday, Ryan Division of The Seattle Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haniger played three games for High-A Everett over the weekend, going 3-for-9 with a home run and two RBI and logging four innings in right field Sunday. The veteran outfielder will get a big step up in competition with the Rainiers as he continues to build his timing and previously injured ankle back to 100 percent, and Haniger himself noted he still needs "a quantity of ABs."
Jul 25 2022Haniger (ankle) started in left field during HIgh-A Everett's loss to Eugene on Sunday and went 1-for-3 with a solo home run before being removed for a defensive replacement in the fifth inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haniger quickly racked up three at-bats during the high-scoring game, so he was able to make his exit after four innings having tested out his ankle sufficiently on defense while also making a notable contribution at the plate. Given his ability to play in three straight games for the AquaSox -- two at designated hitter -- without setbacks, it would appear likely Haniger will move his rehab assignment to Triple-A Tacoma beginning Tuesday, as has been previously reported.
Jul 24 2022Haniger (ankle) filled the designated hitter role for High-A Everett against Eugene for the second consecutive night Saturday, going 1-for-4. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haniger had logged just a pair of plate appearances while kicking off his rehab assignment Friday, and with no apparent setbacks a day later, he was able to handle a full game's worth Saturday. The veteran outfielder is likely to suit up for the AquaSox for just one more game Sunday before likely shifting his rehab assignment to Triple-A Tacoma, a sentiment echoed by Rainiers play-by-play broadcaster Mike Curto.
Jul 23 2022Haniger (ankle) filled the designated hitter role and went 1-for-2 with an RBI single in High-A Everett's loss to Eugene on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haniger finally got his long-awaited rehab assignment kicked off with the AquaSox, and the organization clearly plans to ease him back into action considering he didn't even take a full complement of at-bats as the DH. The veteran is expected to remain with Everett throughout the weekend and then likely take a step up in competition by heading to Triple-A Tacoma early in the coming week. Haniger will also eventually progress to playing in the outfield, although that may not come until he's with the Rainiers.
Jul 21 2022Haniger (ankle) will begin a rehab assignment Friday with High-A Everett. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haniger, who has been on the injured list since late April with a Grade 2 right high-ankle sprain, is expected to stay with Everett throughout the weekend. The Mariners will presumably determine Haniger's next steps based on how his ankle responds to game action over the next few days, but he'll likely shift his rehab assignment to Triple-A Tacoma early next week. Haniger could be ready to return from the 60-day IL at some point in the final week of July, and he'll likely settle into an everyday role in right field once activated.
Jul 7 2022Haniger (ankle) plans to begin more rigorous agility exercises next week, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Manager Jerry Dipoto said Thursday that he hopes Haniger will be back in action by the end of July, and the outfielder is close to taking a significant step in his rehab process. The 31-year-old has been sprinting every three days for just over a week as he continues to build back up. He'll likely require a rehab assignment before he's cleared to rejoin the Mariners.
Jun 30 2022Haniger (ankle) hasn't yet progressed to running at full speed, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haniger played catch and took batting practice once again Thursday, but he isn't yet running at 100 percent. The right fielder hopes that he'll be able to participate in sprints and agility exercises soon, but it's not yet clear when that could occur.
Jun 27 2022Haniger (ankle) remains on track for a return sometime around the All-Star break, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The oft-injured outfielder made it through just nine games this season before hitting the injured list with a high ankle sprain in late April, an injury which was bad enough to send him to the 60-day injured list. He's been doing baseball activities since early June, however, and has continued making progress. He's advanced to light jogging in recent days and played catch on the field Monday.
Jun 16 2022Haniger (ankle) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Given that Haniger hasn't played since April 29 and wasn't expected to return until July, this doesn't change anything about his timeline. Haniger resumed hitting in the batting cage June 8 and remains limited to light baseball activities at this stage of his recovery from a Grade 2 high-ankle sprain.
Jun 8 2022Haniger (ankle) has resumed hitting in the batting cage, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haniger resumed light baseball activities recently, and it's encouraging to see him hitting in the cage. However, the 31-year-old hasn't yet been cleared to resume running. Haniger will need to ramp up his workload before he's in the mix to rejoin the Mariners.
Jun 5 2022Haniger (ankle) has begun some light baseball activities, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran outfielder has yet to run at full strength, but manager Scott Servais reports Haniger is starting to walk around much better. Haniger was given a recovery timeframe of 8-to-12 weeks after being placed on the injured list April 30, but he's expressed optimism to Servais he can meet the earlier portion of that timeframe.
May 12 2022Haniger (ankle) expects to miss 10-to-12 weeks due to the Grade 2 right ankle sprain he sustained April 29, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports. "From there, honestly, it's like a wait-and-see kind of thing," Haniger said, regarding his timeline for a return once he's able to shed a walking boot. "As far as getting back in games, I think like a rough estimate would be from date of injury is 10-to-12 weeks, but at the same time, I've heard it can go on the earlier end and I've also heard on the longer end." ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: A 10-week recovery would put Haniger on track to return around the second week of July, so the Mariners could look to transfer him to the 60-day injured list at some point to create some more roster flexibility. In the meantime, Haniger's absence will give the struggling Jarred Kelenic a longer leash as a starting outfielder, though the impending return for Kyle Lewis (knee) from the 10-day IL will put some pressure on Kelenic. Haniger, who also missed 11 games earlier in the season while on the COVID-19 IL, has logged just 36 plate appearances on the campaign.
Apr 30 2022Manager Scott Servais said following Saturday's game that Haniger is dealing with a Grade 2 high ankle sprain, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haniger landed on the injured list earlier in the day, and Servais revealed that he is dealing with the middle of the three Grades of high ankle sprains. A target date for Haniger's return has not yet been revealed, but he is facing an extended absence, and it's possible his return could be measured in months rather than weeks.
Apr 26 2022Haniger (illness) arrived in Tampa Bay for the team's three-game set with the Rays, but he won't be activated from the COVID-19 injured list ahead of Tuesday's series opener, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haniger's ability to rejoin the team suggests he's no longer experiencing symptoms of the virus, but acting manager Kristopher Negron said the outfielder will just be "going through the motions" Tuesday while he works to regain conditioning after a week-and-a-half-long layoff. Negron left the door open for Haniger to play Wednesday, depending on how he feels physically one day after resuming baseball activity.
Apr 16 2022Haniger was placed on the COVID-19 injured list Saturday after he tested positive for the virus, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Manager Scott Servais indicated Saturday that Haniger will likely be forced to spend a minimum of five days away from the team before he's cleared to return. Jesse Winker and Dylan Moore should see additional playing time in the outfield while Haniger is sidelined, while Donovan Walton was recalled from Triple-A Tacoma to provide additional depth.
Apr 14 2022Haniger went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run and a walk during Thursday's 5-1 win over the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haniger extended Seattle's lead to 5-1 with a two-run blast in the eighth inning off Mariners reliever Jose Ruiz. Through the first stretch of the season, Haniger is just 4-for-29, but three of those hits have been long balls.
Apr 11 2022Haniger went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run in Sunday's loss to the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haniger has three hits this season and two of those have left the stadium, but he also has struck out in every game so far. Through three games this season, Haniger has gone 3-for-12 with two homers, a double, five RBI, two runs scored and three strikeouts. The 31-year-old outfielder is coming off a career year where he knocked 39 homers with 110 runs scored and an .804 OPS.
Apr 8 2022Haniger went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer in Friday's 2-1 win over the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haniger took Joe Ryan deep in the first inning and it would be the only offense Seattle needed to start the year 1-0. The 31-year-old outfielder is coming off a career year where he knocked 39 homers with 110 runs scored and an .804 OPS. Even with Seattle's core of young outfield talent, Haniger is locked into a major role in the middle of the Mariners' lineup this season.
Apr 3 2022Haniger and the Mariners agreed Sunday on a one-year, $7.75 million contract to avoid arbitration, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haniger said Sunday that he nearly finalized a deal with the Mariners prior to the deadline in March for arbitration-eligible players to secure contracts for 2022, only to run out of time. The two sides were ultimately able to work out an agreement without having to go to court, locking Haniger into the roster as Opening Day approaches. After missing significant time with injuries in 2019 and 2020, Haniger showed durability in 2021, appearing in 157 games while slashing .253/.318/.485 and establishing new career highs in home runs (39), runs (110) and RBI (100).
Mar 26 2022Haniger is hitting .083 (1-for-12) with a double, a walk, two RBI and a run across his first five Cactus League games. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 31-year-old broke the 0-for-9 drought he'd been mired in over his first four Cactus League games Friday, when he recorded a two-run double over his three plate appearances. Despite the slow start, Haniger is reportedly at full health and had looked impressive in pre-exhibition workouts, and he projects to see regular playing time between right field and potentially designated hitter to open the season.
Mar 13 2022Haniger, who worked out at the MLBPA facility in Mesa, Arizona during the lockout, impressed in his first opportunity to take batting practice at the Mariners' spring training facility, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Kramer posted a video of Haniger uncorking a couple of long balls on Friday afternoon and noted the veteran outfielder was launching "homer after homer" during the session while also looking noticeably stronger. Haniger is coming off having compiled a career-high 39 home runs and 100 RBI in what was a remarkable comeback 2021 campaign, one that came in the wake of a year and a half away from game action due to injuries.
Oct 3 2021Haniger went 4-for-5 with a two-run home run, three additional RBI and a strikeout in a 6-4 triumph against the Angels on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haniger singled in the first inning, singled home a run in the third, smacked a two-run homer in the fifth and singled home two more runs in the eighth. The slugging outfielder launched his 39th long ball of the season and has at least five RBI in two of his last six games. The 30-year-old is 12-for-37 over his last nine games with four long balls across his last six appearances.
Sep 28 2021Haniger went 1-for-3 with a solo home run, a walk and a strikeout in Tuesday's 4-2 triumph over the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: One night after going deep twice, Haniger continued his power surge with a long ball off Oakland reliever Jake Diekman that extended the score to its 4-2 final. The home run is the 30-year-old's ninth of September and 38th of the season. The 2021 campaign features career bests in runs (108), RBI (95) and strikeouts (163) for Haniger in addition to homers.
Sep 25 2021Haniger went 1-for-3 with a double, a run-scoring fielder's choice groundout, an RBI sacrifice fly and a run in a win over the Angels on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haniger essentially made every at-bat count for something Friday, pushing his RBI tally to 11 over the last 13 games in the process. The 30-year-old has reached safely in five of his last six games and is now just six RBI shy of tying the career-best 93 he racked up in 2018.
Sep 23 2021Haniger went 1-for-4 with a solo home run Thursday against the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haniger slugged his 35th home run of the season against Jake Diekman in the sixth inning. He now has five home runs in his last 12 games, while also adding nine RBI and seven runs scored in that span. For the season, Haniger is hitting .250/.318/.475 across 651 plate appearances.
Sep 21 2021Haniger went 2-for-3 with two doubles, a walk and a run in a win over the Athletics on Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: A day after launching his 34th home run, Haniger continued to put a recent three-game funk in the rear-view mirror by once again putting good wood on the ball Monday. The veteran outfielder is now up to 58 extra-base hits on the campaign, the second-highest tally in that category of his four-plus seasons in the majors.
Sep 20 2021Haniger went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and a walk in Sunday's 7-1 win over the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haniger's home run came late after he launched his 34th of the year off Tyler Zuber in the ninth to make it a 7-1 ballgame. His long ball ended a little 0-for-16 drought he was grinding through and it was his fifth home run this month. For the year, Haniger is slashing .251/.317/.473 with 56 extra-base hits, 84 RBI, 101 runs scored, a stolen base and 50:153 BB:K over 634 plate appearances.
Sep 15 2021Haniger went 2-for-5 with an RBI single and a run in a loss to the Red Sox on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: A day after getting the series against the Red Sox started with a 4-for-4 night that included his 33rd home run of the season, Haniger was back at it with a second straight multi-hit effort. The veteran outfielder's bat caught fire three games into September and hasn't cooled off yet, and he now boasts a .348/.412/.609 slash line with four homers and 10 RBI across his last 11 contests.
Sep 13 2021Haniger went 4-for-4 with a three-run homer in Monday's 5-4 win over Boston. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haniger's three-run shot in the seventh inning proved to be the go-ahead hit in Monday's victory. Since his last multi-hit game on Sep. 3, the 6-foot-2 outfielder was 7-for-33 in eight appearances but he's now gone deep in three straight games. Haniger improved his slash line to .256/.321/.481 with 33 home runs and 82 RBI this season.
Sep 12 2021Haniger went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Sunday's 5-4 loss to the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haniger hit a solo shot off Tyler Gilbert in the fourth inning to put the Mariners on the board. It was his second long ball in as many games. In addition, he didn't strike out at all Sunday, after doing so at least once in 20 of his previous 21 games. The 30-year-old is slashing .250/.317/.471 with 32 home runs, 79 RBI and 98 runs scored in 606 plate appearances.
Sep 6 2021Haniger went 1-for-4 with an RBI single, two walks and two runs in an extra-innings win over the Diamondbacks on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: While he didn't record one of the Mariners' four extra-base hits on the afternoon, Haniger did serve as a thorn in the side of Diamondbacks pitching throughout the contest with his constant presence on the basepaths. Save for back-to-back 0-for-4 performances Aug. 30 and 31 against the Astros, Haniger has been generating some fantasy-friendly lines of late, still posting a .294/.442/.412 slash line with a double, a home run, three RBI, eight walks and eight runs over his last nine games when factoring in that pair of hitless efforts.
Sep 3 2021Haniger went 3-for-4 with a two-run home run and a walk in Friday's 6-5 win over the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haniger slammed a two-run homer off Madison Bumgarner in the fifth inning to give Seattle a two-run lead. In addition, he drew a walk and added two singles for his first three-hit game since Aug. 4. The 30-year-old is slashing .253/.318/.476 with 30 long balls, 75 RBI and a team-leading 91 runs scored in 569 plate appearances.
Aug 28 2021Haniger went 2-for-4 with two walks and two runs in an extra-innings loss to the Royals on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Both of the hits were singles, but Haniger did a fine job setting the table for teammates Friday. The veteran outfielder's productive night was a sight for sore eyes, as he'd been mired in a 2-for-23 (.087) slump over the previous six games, although he'd managed to belt a pair of home runs in the sample.
Aug 23 2021Haniger went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run and two strikeouts in a 5-3 triumph against Oakland on Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haniger took Oakland starter Paul Blackburn 428-feet deep to center in the sixth inning to get Seattle on the board for his lone success in the game. The home run was Haniger's third in his last five games, though he's just 4-for-24 over his last seven contests and is batting .222 in August.
Aug 21 2021Haniger went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 15-1 loss to the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haniger provided the only Mariner run scored on Saturday with a solo homer off Jake Odorizzi. While it has come at the expense of about 30 batting average points, the 30-year-old has set a new career high in home runs this season. His continued production will be crucial if Seattle is to remain in the playoff hunt.
Aug 19 2021Haniger went 2-for-5 with a three-run home run, three runs scored and a walk Thursday against the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haniger did the majority of his damage in his first two at-bats. He singled in the opening inning and ultimately came around to score. Haniger followed that up with a three-run home run in the second frame, his 27th long ball of the campaign. The production was welcomed, as Haniger has largely struggled of late. Across his last 20 games, he's hit only .240 with four extra-base knocks. Even so, Haniger has a strong .258/.317/.484 line across 511 plate appearances on the campaign.
Aug 11 2021Haniger went 2-for-5 with a solo home run and a strikeout as Seattle lost 5-4 to Texas on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haniger homered to left in the fourth and singled in the eighth to reach base twice in consecutive games. The long ball was his first since he launched two July 24 and only his second extra-base hit in that 14-game span. His slugging has dropped from .524 to .493.
Aug 4 2021Haniger went 3-for-4 with a triple and a run in Wednesday's 4-3 loss to the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It was the third multi-hit effort in the last five games for Haniger, who is hitting .288 with five home runs and 11 RBI since the All-Star break. The outfielder is slashing .265/.321/.500 with 25 home runs and 63 RBI this season. Haniger isn't exactly a speed threat, through, as Wednesday's triple was only his second of 2021 and he's stolen just one bag.
Aug 3 2021Haniger went 2-for-4 with a walk and a run in a win over the Rays on Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran outfielder helped set the table out of the No. 2 hole, coming home with the Mariners' second run of the night on a third-inning Ty France single. Haniger now has a modest four-game hitting streak going, a stretch that doesn't include any extra-base hits but does now partly consist of a pair of multi-hit tallies.
Jul 31 2021Haniger went 1-for-4 with an RBI fielder's choice and a stolen base in a win over the Rangers on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haniger came into the game mired in a 1-for-18 skid over the previous four contests, and while Friday's production wouldn't exactly qualify as a breakout, it was at least a step in the right direction. The stolen base is merely a bonus when it comes to Haniger, as he counts the eight swipes he recorded back in 2018 as a career high.
Jul 25 2021Haniger went 3-for-4 with a double, two home runs, three runs and three RBI in a 5-4 win over Oakland on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haniger and teammate Jake Bauers combined for five of Seattle's seven hits on the game, with Haniger doing the heavy lifting with a first-inning double and homers in the third and the fifth. The long balls bring Haniger's tally to 25 on the season and seven in 18 games during July, leaving the outfielder one homer shy of a career high 26 in 2018.
Jul 22 2021Haniger went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 6-3 loss to the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The M's only managed five hits on the afternoon against Austin Gomber and the Colorado bullpen, but three of them were solo shots. Haniger is enjoying a power surge, going yard five times in the last nine games while batting .382 (13-for-34) with 12 RBI, and the 30-year-old is now up to 23 homers on the season -- three shy of his career high.
Jul 19 2021Haniger went 1-for-3 with a walk and three runs in a win over the Angels on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haniger made a big impact on the basepaths on a relatively quiet day with the bat, and he finished the three-game series having crossed the plate a whopping seven times. The veteran outfielder also belted a pair of home runs on his way to six RBI, kicking off the second half of the season in spectacular fashion.
Jul 18 2021Haniger went 1-for-3 with a home run, four RBI and a walk in Saturday's 9-4 loss to the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haniger slammed a three-run homer in the ninth inning off Alex Claudio. He knocked in all four of Seattle's runs, with the other RBI coming on a sacrifice fly in the fifth frame. The outfielder has hit long balls in back-to-back games and four in his last six contests. This season, the 30-year-old is slashing .265/.318/.510, leading the Mariners with 22 home runs and 58 RBI in 380 plate appearances.
Jul 17 2021Haniger went 3-for-5 with a two-run home run, a double and two additional runs scored in Friday's 6-5 win over the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haniger took Dylan Bundy deep in the seventh inning, increasing Seattle's lead. He added a double and a single in the game, scoring all three times he reached base safely. The 30-year-old has made a huge impact on his team after missing last year and most of 2019. On the season, he is slashing .265/.317/.503 in 375 plate appearances. He leads the Mariners in homers (21), RBI (54) and runs (61). Over his last seven games, he is batting .407 with three long balls, seven RBI and eight runs.
Jul 10 2021Haniger went 2-for-4 with a grand slam home run and a walk in a 7-3 win over the Angels on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Angels jumped out to an early 3-0 lead in the contest, but Seattle chipped away and eventually tied the game in the seventh inning. In the eighth frame, the Mariners loaded the bases for Haniger, who knocked the ball out of the park for the decisive grand slam. The homer was Haniger's 20th of the campaign, putting him only six behind his career-high mark of 26 he established over 157 games in 2018. He also has 52 RBI while slashing .256/.309/.491 on the season.
Jul 8 2021Haniger went 2-for-4 with a solo home run during Thursday's win against the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haniger extended Seattle's lead by taking Wandy Peralta deep in the eighth inning. It was the team-leading 19th long ball of the season for the 30-year-old, who entered Thursday's contest in a 1-for-18 drought. Overall, he's batting .253/.305/.482 heading into the All-Star break.
Jul 2 2021Haniger went 2-for-4 with a walk and two runs in a win over the Blue Jays on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The hot-hitting outfielder extended his hitting streak to six games with his fifth multi-hit effort over that span. Haniger's 11-for-26 tear during the sample has quickly boosted his season average 15 points back to .261.
Jul 1 2021Haniger went 1-for-4 with a walk and a two-run home run in Wednesday's 9-7 extra-inning win over the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: His fifth-inning blast off Trent Thornton broke a 4-4 tie, foreshadowing Dylan Moore's game-winning three-run shot in the 10th. Haniger has hit safely in five straight games, going 9-for-22 with two homers and salvaging a June that has seen him slash .253/.282/.404 with four of his 18 home runs on the season and a shaky 3:27 BB:K through 103 plate appearances.
Jun 30 2021Haniger, who went 2-for-4 with a run in a loss to the Blue Jays on Tuesday, has four straight two-hit games and is hitting .444 (8-for-18) with a double, a home run and four RBI during that stretch. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran outfielder has quickly boosted his season average 12 points to .258 with his surge, which comes on the heels of a brief 0-for-12, three-game stretch. Haniger has largely reestablished himself as a reliable offensive force after losing a season and a half due to injury, and he's managed to cut his strikeout rate to 24.3 percent after generating a career-high 28.6 percent figure over 63 games in 2019.
Jun 27 2021Haniger went 2-for-4 with a home run, a double, three RBI and two runs scored in a loss to the White Sox in Game 2 of Sunday's doubleheader. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haniger crushed a three-run homer in the seventh inning to cut the deficit to 7-5, but Seattle failed to finish the comeback. The 30-year-old outfielder has tallied three straight multi-hit games after going 6-for-36 (.167) over his previous 10 games. He raised his OPS to .790 with 34 extra-base hits and 45 RBI through 314 plate appearances this season.
Jun 26 2021Haniger went 2-for-6 with an RBI single and a run in a win over the White Sox on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran outfielder had gone 0-for-12 with five strikeouts over his previous three games, so Saturday's multi-hit tally, his first since June 10, was certainly a welcome reprieve. Haniger needs several more similar efforts to get himself back in gear, as even when factoring in Friday's production, he still sports a .190/.227/.190 slash line and 31.8 percent strikeout rate over his last 11 games.
Jun 18 2021Haniger is 2-for-8 with two runs in the two games since his return from a two-game absence due to a knee injury. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran outfielder sustained a deep bone bruise in his knee on a foul ball Sunday, but he ultimately missed a minimal amount of time. With Haniger playing all nine innings in right field and coming around to score twice in the first two games since his return, he seemingly appears to be very close to or back at full health.
Jun 16 2021Haniger (knee) will bat third as the designated hitter Wednesday versus the Twins, Shannon Drayer of 710 ESPN Seattle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haniger sat out the past two games after exiting Sunday's contest with a bruised left knee, but he'll rejoin the lineup for Wednesday's series finale. The 30-year-old has a .250/.294/.417 slash line with two home runs through 12 games in June, and he'll attempt to get back on track now that he's healthy.
Jun 15 2021Haniger (knee) took flyballs and full BP prior to Tuesday's game against the Twins and anticipates returning to the starting lineup Wednesday, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haniger is not in the starting lineup for the second straight game Tuesday after he exited Sunday's game with a deep bone bruise on his knee. The outfielder appears to be progressing well, however, putting him on track to rejoin the lineup Wednesday.
Jun 14 2021Haniger (knee) isn't starting Monday's game against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haniger suffered a knee injury in Sunday's game against Cleveland, and X-rays revealed a deep bone bruise. According to Lauren Smith of The Tacoma News Tribune, manager Scott Servais is optimistic a trip to the injured list won't be necessary. The outfielder is considered day-to-day for now, and Jake Bauers will take over in right field Monday.
Jun 13 2021Haniger (knee) underwent X-rays after Sunday's game against Cleveland that came back negative for anything serious, Shannon Drayer of 710 ESPN Seattle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haniger was removed in the first inning of Sunday's matchup, and his X-rays revealed a deep bone bruise. The Mariners will see how the 30-year-old feels Monday prior to determining whether he needs additional tests, but he's considered day-to-day for now.
Jun 10 2021Haniger went 2-for-4 with two solo home runs Thursday against the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haniger homered in two of his first three at-bats in the game, bringing his season total to 16. It was his first home run since May 29, and he was hitting just .195/.214/.244 across his last nine games entering Thursday's contest. That poor stretch has hardly ruined Haniger's strong season however, as he owns a 130 wRC+ to go along with 43 runs scored and 40 RBI in 265 plate appearances.
Jun 2 2021Haniger went 2-for-5 with an RBI double, an additional two-bagger and a run in a loss to the Athletics on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran outfielder's multi-game heater at the plate continued in fine form Tuesday, with Haniger reaching safely for the 10th time in the last 11 games. That stretch has seen the 30-year-old frequently get excellent wood on the ball -- he has six doubles and two home runs among his 13 hits along with a 39.4 percent hard-contact rate on his way to a .295/.340/.568 slash (47 plate appearances).
May 31 2021Haniger is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haniger will sit for only the third time all season and for the first time since April 29 in what amounts to a well-deserved maintenance day. The newly activated Jake Fraley will replace Haniger in right field, while Jacob Nottingham serves as the Mariners' designated hitter.
May 29 2021Haniger went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and strikeout in a 3-2 win over Texas on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haniger singled in the sixth before taking reliever Joely Rodriguez deep in the eighth to provide a necessary insurance run for Seattle. Haniger has displayed excellent power thus far with 14 home runs and a .553 slugging.
May 27 2021Haniger went 2-for-4 with a double, an RBI and a run scored in Wednesday's loss against the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haniger has recorded hits in four of his last six appearances, and he has recorded at least one RBI in three of those contests. The outfielder has been one of Seattle's best run producers this season and has racked up 33 RBI as well as 13 home runs during the current campaign.
May 25 2021Haniger went 2-for-4 with a double, an RBI and a run scored in Monday's win over the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haniger extended his hitting streak to four games, and he's recorded at least one extra-base hit in each of those contests, racking up a homer and three doubles in that span. A steady source of offensive numbers at the top of the Mariners' lineup, Haniger has hit .306 with a 1.085 OPS across his last 10 games (41 plate appearances).
May 22 2021Haniger went 1-for-4 with a solo home run, walk and strikeout in Saturday's 6-4 loss to San Diego. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haniger took Ryan Weathers deep in the third to tie the game at one but was quiet otherwise in the loss. His 13th homer puts him at third in MLB as he looks to continue an early-season power surge.
May 17 2021Haniger went 2-for-2 with two doubles, two runs and two walks in the 3-2 win over Cleveland on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haniger got to Shane Bieber on Sunday, doubling off him twice in the game. The outfielder is having a fantastic start to the 2021 season, slashing .268/.320/.575 in 169 plate appearances. The 30-year-old has a MLB-co-leading 12 home runs as well as 30 runs and 30 RBI. He has been a great bounceback player so far after missing much of 2019 and all of 2020 with multiple injuries.
May 16 2021Haniger went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and an additional run scored in a win over the Indians on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The slugging veteran left the yard for the second straight game when he launched a 438-foot shot off Triston McKenzie in the first inning for his co-MLB-leading 12th round tripper of the season. Haniger also now has a trio of two-hit efforts over his last six games, a stretch during which he's belted four homers overall and mustered a 1.112 OPS.
May 15 2021Haniger went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in a win over Cleveland on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haniger batted second and served as the team's designated hitter in the contest. He connected on a two-run shot to center field in the seventh inning for Seattle's final runs of the game. After missing all of last season, Haniger has stormed out to a productive beginning to 2021 -- he is currently tied for second place in baseball with 11 home runs and ranks in the top 10 with 29 RBI.
May 12 2021Haniger went 2-for-4 with a pair of solo home runs in Tuesday's loss to the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haniger put Seattle on the board with a solo shot off Walker Buehler in the first inning, then took Buehler deep again in the sixth. The pair of long balls vaulted Haniger into a tie for second place in the majors with 10 homers on the season. He is on pace to shatter his career high of 26 set across 157 games in 2018.
May 10 2021Haniger went 2-for-5 with an RBI single in a loss to the Rangers on Sunday while striking out three times for the second consecutive game. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haniger has multiple punchouts in three of the last four games overall as his strikeout rate has crept up to 24.8 percent. Conversely, he also currently carries a modest three-game hitting streak and boasts a team-leading 25 RBI, so he's certainly still pleasing his fantasy managers to a large degree. Additionally, with eight home runs over his first 33 games, Haniger is on pace to comfortably exceed the career-high 26 round trippers he belted in 2018.
May 3 2021Haniger went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Monday's 5-3 loss to Baltimore. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haniger's eighth-inning blast halved Baltimore's lead but would be the final runs Seattle scored on the night. He's never been a huge power threat, but the home run puts him one behind the league lead with eight.
May 2 2021Haniger went 1-for-5 with a two-run homer Saturday in a loss to the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Seattle was routed in the contest, but Haniger made the final score a little more respectable with a two-run shot in the ninth inning. The homer was his second in as many days and seventh overall this season. That places him in the team lead and in a tie for eighth place leaguewide.
May 1 2021Haniger went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a walk in Friday's 7-4 victory over the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haniger returned from a two-game absence and immediately made his presence felt, crushing a 434-foot homer to center field in the first inning. The long ball was his sixth of the season and accounted for his 17th RBI. Haniger has done well atop the Mariners' lineup in the early going, slashing .277/318/.545 across 110 plate appearances.
Apr 30 2021Haniger (undisclosed) will lead off and play right field Friday against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haniger missed the last two games with what appeared to be general soreness or fatigue, with manager Scott Servais saying he was "dragging a little bit." He still owns an .820 OPS on the season even after struggling to a .481 OPS over his last eight games.
Apr 29 2021Haniger (undisclosed) isn't starting Thursday's game against the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haniger was scratched from Wednesday's lineup since he was "dragging a little bit," but manager Scott Servais was hopeful that the right fielder could return Thursday. However, Dylan Moore will start in right field and bat seventh.
Apr 28 2021Manager Scott Servais said Haniger was scratched Wednesday against the Astros since the outfielder was "dragging a little bit," but he could rejoin the lineup for Thursday's series finale, Corey Brock of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 30-year-old was a late scratch for Wednesday's contest, but it appears Servais was just being cautious with his leadoff man. Haniger was 1-for-16 over the previous four games, so it may not have been the worst time for an off day.
Apr 22 2021Haniger went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run, two walks and two runs scored Thursday against the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haniger was productive throughout the game but sealed the Mariners' victory with a three-run home run in the 10th inning. It was his fifth long ball of the season. Haniger has hit well through 83 plate appearances, maintaining a .316/.349/.605 line with 17 RBI and 15 runs scored.
Apr 18 2021Haniger went 2-for-4 with three RBI and two runs scored in Sunday's 7-2 win over the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haniger got back on track Sunday after ending his eight-game hitting streak Saturday. The veteran has carried the Mariners over the first three weeks, leading the team in batting average (.338), OPS (.988), home runs (4), RBI (14) and runs (13). He is one of the main reasons the Mariners are out to a surprising 10-6 start.
Apr 16 2021Haniger went 3-for-4 with a walk, an RBI and a run scored in Friday's win over Houston. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haniger's three-hit game was his second this week and extended his hitting streak to eight games. The outfielder has reached base at least once in every game he has played in this season, helping him to a .351/.371/.632 slash line.
Apr 15 2021Haniger went 3-for-8 with two home runs and three RBI across both games of the team's doubleheader Thursday against the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haniger has swung the bat very well to start the season, and that continued Thursday as he tallied his third and fourth home runs of the campaign. He took Matt Harvey deep in the first game, followed by a shot off of Bruce Zimmermann in Game 2. For the season, Haniger is now hitting .321/.333/.623 with 10 RBI and 10 runs scored across 57 plate appearances.
Apr 14 2021Haniger went 4-for-8 with a double, an RBI and two runs while playing both games of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran pushed his season slash to .311/.327.533 across 49 plate appearances with his productive day. Haniger has reached safely in all 11 games thus far this season, and he's demonstrated his bat speed is close to top form by lacing six (four doubles, two home runs) of his first 14 hits for extra bases.
Apr 10 2021Haniger went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and a sacrifice fly during Saturday's 4-3 win at Minnesota. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 30-year-old clubbed his second home run of the season during the third inning and brought home the deciding run via a sacrifice fly in the 10th. Haniger is 9-for-32 with two home runs, three doubles, five runs and six RBI through seven games this season.
Apr 6 2021Haniger went 2-for-4 with two doubles in a loss to the Giants on Monday, pushing his season average to .353 (6-for-17) across his first four games. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Any doubts as to whether Haniger's swing would rebound after he lost nearly two seasons to injury have been answered in the early going. The 30-year-old has hit safely in each of Seattle's first four games, and three of his four hits over the last two contests have gone for extra bases (two doubles and a homer).
Apr 4 2021Haniger went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a double in Saturday's victory over the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haniger put the exclamation point on the Mariners' win with a seventh-inning solo shot to provide a four-run cushion. The blast was his first since 2019 -- he missed all of 2020 while recovering from a pair or surgeries. Haniger looks to be back to full health this season as he has started each of Seattle's first three games, going a combined 4-for-13.
Mar 12 2021Haniger was scratched from the lineup for Friday's spring game against Cincinnati since the field was wet, Shannon Drayer of 710 ESPN Seattle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haniger was initially slated to lead off Friday, but his removal from the lineup isn't related to any injury. If conditions improve, the outfielder should be available Saturday.
Mar 11 2021Haniger, who thrived in the leadoff role over 45 games in 2018, is a candidate to see time at the top of the order in the coming season, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports. "I love having [Haniger] back," manager Scott Servais said. "He can really hit anywhere from one to five in your lineup. You know you're going to get a good at-bat from him." ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haniger appears to be all the way back from the myriad of injuries that plagued him over the last 21 months, as he's followed up strong showings in early spring camp batting practices with a .308 average (4-for-13), two doubles, one home run, four RBI and three runs across his first six Cactus League games. Servais noted Wednesday that Haniger's past success at the top of the order -- from which he produced a .330/.388/.580 slash with 19 doubles, two triples and eight home runs during his All-Star 2018 campaign -- could make him an ideal occasional alternative to the left-handed J.P. Crawford in the No. 1 hole.
Mar 4 2021Haniger went 1-for-2 with a three-run home run in a Cactus League tie with the Rockies on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: So far this spring, Haniger has bore a striking resemblance to the rising star that he profiled as during the 2018 and 2019 seasons before injuries derailed him for the last three months of the latter campaign and all of 2020. Haniger set the tone even before Cactus League games began with some impressive batting practice performances in camp, and Thursday's production gives him a hit in all three spring games, including two extra-base hits overall.
Feb 28 2021Haniger went 1-for-2 with a run in the Mariners' 5-4 Cactus League win over the Padres on Sunday, his first game action since June 6, 2019. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran outfielder legged out an infield single in his first at-bat, immediately breaking the ice in his long-awaited return to action. Haniger admitted that plenty of nerves accompanied his excitement in getting back on the field and credited his recent productive batting-practice sessions with giving him some much-needed confidence. Manager Scott Servais opted to pull Haniger in the top of the fourth inning for Jarred Kelenic, and Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports short games could be a common theme for Haniger early in the Cactus League schedule. Additionally, the 30-year-old could see some time at designated hitter as he acclimates back into game action.
Feb 20 2021Haniger hit several towering fly balls during Saturday's batting practice session, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Any positive news regarding Haniger is welcome at this point after how difficult the last 18-plus months have been on the outfielder from a health perspective. The veteran has been cleared for all activities during spring training after focusing heavily on improving body movement as opposed to building strength, and it's resulted in what he feels is an improved swing. Despite last having seen game action in June 2019, Haniger opens spring training as the projected starter in right field, with Jake Fraley likely his primary competitor at the onset.
Jan 19 2021Haniger will be fully healthy for spring training, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: General manager Jerry Dipoto called Haniger a "full go." It's possible there's some optimism there, but it's generally believable given that it's been quite some time since the outfielder's latest injury. Groin and back injuries cut his 2019 campaign short after just 63 games, while back surgery in February of 2020 kept him out for all of last season. Haniger could be quite a useful player if he's fully back to normal, as he's a career .267/.348/.480 hitter, but it's hard to have confidence in him staying healthy and productive all season given his long list of injury woes.
Dec 16 2020Haniger (back) has resumed full baseball activities, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haniger sat out the 2020 season due to various injuries, but he avoided arbitration with the Mariners in early December and is expected to serve as the team's starting right fielder on Opening Day. Since he's resumed full baseball activities, Haniger is expected to be ready when position players report to spring training.
Dec 5 2020Haniger (back) signed a one-year, $3.01 million contract with the Mariners on Saturday, avoiding arbitration, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haniger is expected to begin the 2021 season as the Mariners' starting right fielder, and he'll avoid arbitration by agreeing to a new contract Saturday. The 29-year-old missed the entire 2020 campaign due to a slew of injuries, but he's been effective over 350 major-league contests and should be a valuable asset for the Mariners and fantasy managers if he can return to form next year.
Sep 28 2020Haniger (back) is expected to enter 2021 as the Mariners' starting right fielder, Greg Johns of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haniger didn't play at all this season, part of a brutal 16-month stretch which has seen him go through first a ruptured testicle and then a pair of surgeries for a sports hernia and a back issue. Come Opening Day of 2021, it will have been more than 21 months since he last played in a big-league game. He's a career .267/.348/.480 hitter in 350 major-league contests, however, so he should be able to help both the Mariners and fantasy teams if he's able to get close to his previous form after such a long layoff.
Sep 19 2020Haniger (back) continues his workouts a private facility in Seattle and has "really picked up his lifting and workouts" according to manager Scott Servais, Greg Johns of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: While the first news in quite a while on Haniger is certainly positive overall, it's also important to note the outfielder isn't yet doing any baseball activity. Haniger is focused on getting ready for spring training at this point, and whenever he does get back into a regular-season game, it will be his first since June 6, 2019 following a ruptured testicle and subsequent back surgery. The veteran remains under team control for two more seasons beyond 2020.
Jul 8 2020GM Jerry Dipoto said Wednesday that Haniger (back) hasn't resumed baseball activities and there's a possibility he doesn't play this season, Lauren Smith of The Tacoma News Tribune reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 29-year-old was placed on the 60-day injured list before the start of summer training last week, which was a solid indication he may not be taking the field anytime soon. Haniger first went down with a ruptured testicle last summer and required multiple surgeries, and he also had a procedure to fix a vertebrae in his lower back in February. The team is making sure the outfielder doesn't push things beyond where he's comfortable in he recovery, which makes sense given the myriad of issues he's returning from. The Mariners don't appear in a rush to put Haniger on the field for the shortened 2020 campaign, though for now he has yet to be officially ruled out.
Jun 28 2020Haniger (back) was placed on the 45-day injured list Sunday, Shannon Drayer of 710 ESPN Seattle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: GM Jerry Dipoto said Wednesday he wasn't sure of Haniger's status for summer camp, but his removal from the 40-man roster makes clear he needs additional time before retaking the field. The 29-year-old ruptured a testicle last summer and required additional surgeries in early 2020 for that issue, and he also underwent a microdisectomy in February to fix a vertebrae in his lower back. Jake Fraley is expected to see time in left field for Seattle, while it remains unclear if Haniger will be able to participate in the shortened 2020 season.
Jun 24 2020Mariners GM Jerry Dipoto said Wednesday that he's unsure of Haniger's (back) status for spring training 2.0, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It has been more than a full calendar year since Haniger last played in a major-league game. He suffered a ruptured testicle last summer and was forced to undergo additional procedures early in 2020 to address that issue. The 29-year-old also went under the knife for a microdisectomy to repair a vertebrae in his lower back. If Haniger is not ready, we could see a fair amount of Jake Fraley in left field to begin the shortened season.
Apr 11 2020GM Jerry Dipoto indicated Saturday that Haniger (back/core) has no timeline for his return to baseball activities, Greg Johns of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 29-year-old has continued his rehab work remotely since the start of the league-wide shutdown, and he's still working through strength and mobility exercises. Haniger underwent sports hernia surgery and back surgery in February and remains without a timeline for his return, as Dipoto said "I don't know how long that's going to take" and indicated the club is slow playing the outfielder's rehab.
Apr 2 2020Haniger (back/core) said last week that he's been able to do some core exercises for strength and mobility at his home in California since MLB suspended its season, Shannon Drayer of 710 AM ESPN Seattle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haniger said the league-wide shutdown hasn't had too much of an impact on his rehab program yet, as he's still able to do most of his strengthening exercises on his own and then relaying his progress to the team's training staff. The real test for Haniger's health coming off back and core-muscle surgeries will come when he reaches the point where he's ready to incorporate baseball activities into his training. Prior to the season being suspended, Haniger was expected to miss most of the first half, so he won't be a safe bet to be ready to go even if Opening Day doesn't come until June.
Mar 5 2020Haniger (back) will be limited to walking for approximately one more week before he begins ramping up his rehab process, Greg Johns of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haniger is still in recovery from the microdisectomy he underwent three weeks ago to repair a herniated disc. When also factoring in an early-February procedure to repair a torn adductor muscle, the outfielder underwent two surgeries over a three-week period, making his deliberate recovery completely understandable. Haniger remains without a timetable for a return to action, but a possible 2020 debut date should start to come more into focus as he begins to work through the rehabilitation process.
Feb 20 2020Haniger (back) said Thursday that he won't be able to lift weights for at least one month following his Feb. 13 microdiscectomy surgery, Greg Johns of MLB.com reports. The outfielder is without an official timetable to return to game action. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haniger's availability for Opening Day was already in doubt after he required core-muscle surgery a month ago, but the subsequent back procedure officially ended any chance he had of avoiding the injured list to begin the season. The 29-year-old's recovery from the lower-back operation looks like his primary concern, as doctors haven't cleared him for any activity other than light walking for the first month after surgery. Even if he's cleared to resume weight-bearing exercises by mid- or late March, Haniger would still need to complete his own version of spring training before the Mariners would likely pinpoint a target date for his 2020 debut. At this stage, don't count on Haniger seeing game action until at least May, though he did say Thursday that he remains confident he'll play at some point this season.
Feb 19 2020Haniger (back) arrived in camp Wednesday but appears to have lost a notable amount of weight and muscle, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haniger is recovering from both sports hernia and microdiscectomy surgery, so the fact his body mass has seen a decline isn't necessarily surprising. The outfielder has no timetable for return at present but is scheduled to speak to the media Thursday, when he's likely to provide more details on his condition.
Feb 18 2020Haniger (back) has yet to report to camp as he continues recovery from microdiscectomy surgery in California, Greg Johns of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The oft-injured outfielder actually underwent two early-February surgeries, with Haniger also going through a sports hernia procedure in addition to the microdiscectomy. Haniger remains without a firm timetable for return to action, so the fact he's yet to report to camp isn't particularly surprising nor concerning at this point.
Feb 14 2020The surgery Haniger (abdomen) underwent Thursday was a microdiscectomy to repair a vertebrae in his lower back, Greg Johns of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haniger also underwent sports hernia surgery in February and remains without a timeline for his return, though general manager Jerry Dipoto indicated they do expect him to play this season. The 29-year-old ruptured a testicle in June and missed the rest of the season, and his outlook for the 2020 campaign isn't much improved. Haniger should be considered out indefinitely until the team provides a recovery timetable.
Feb 13 2020Haniger (abdomen) underwent another surgery Thursday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: According to Passan, this marks the second surgery that Haniger has undergone in the last three weeks, and it's expected to push back his 2020 debut significantly. The details of his timetable remain unclear at this point, though more information should become available when he's cleared to begin baseball activities.
Feb 4 2020Haniger has undergone sports hernia surgery but does not have a clear timetable for his return, Greg Johns of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haniger has been sidelined since rupturing a testicle back in June. A recent setback required a second surgery. The outfielder's timeline was said to be 6-to-8 weeks as recently as late January, but general manager Jerry Dipoto wouldn't commit to a clear timeline Tuesday, saying that a timetable wouldn't become clear until Haniger reported to spring training. His availability for Opening Day and beyond appears to be at risk.
Jan 23 2020Haniger will undergo core surgery and is expected to be sidelined for 6-to-8 weeks, Greg Johns of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haniger, who underwent surgery in June after rupturing a testicle, reportedly suffered a setback in his recovery earlier in the week. As such, he'll require a second procedure, which is expected to keep him sidelined for most, if not all of spring training -- and possibly the first month of the season, as he'll need to get up to speed with his own abbreviated spring training before being cleared for game action. Jake Fraley and Braden Bishop are both internal candidates who could fill Haniger's void in the outfield to open the season.
Jan 10 2020Haniger (back) agreed to a one-year, $3.01 million deal with the Mariners on Friday, avoiding arbitration, freelance baseball writer Robert Murray reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He had a lost 2019 season due to injury, but is expected to enter spring training without restrictions. While Haniger is a popular name in internet trade rumors, the Mariners may opt to let him reestablish his value this season before shipping him out of town. He is under club control through the 2022 season.
Sep 30 2019Haniger (back) said Sunday that he expects to be fully healthy within the next month or so and enter spring training with no restrictions, Greg Johns of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Initially placed on the injured list in June after rupturing his testicle and requiring surgery, Haniger ultimately failed to make it back to action for the Mariners after experiencing back issues during the rehab process that were likely related to the procedure. Haniger noted prior to the Mariners' season-ending win over the Athletics that he's gradually been able to increase his activities over the past week, setting him up for what should be a relatively normal offseason. Assuming he enters the spring with his health intact, the 28-year-old would make for an attractive bounce-back candidate after earning an All-Star nod in 2018, when he hit .285 with 26 home runs.
Sep 30 2019Haniger (back) said Sunday that he expects to be fully healthy within the next month or so and enter spring training with no restrictions, Greg Johns of MLB.com reports.
Sep 21 2019Haniger (back) has still not been officially ruled out for the season, but his back hasn't shown any tangible improvement and he's likely to sit out the team's remaining games, Greg Johns of MLB.com reports. "He still has a few issues going on," manager Scott Servais said. "Obviously we're at the point in the season where it doesn't look great for him getting back on the field. I don't rule out anything, but it would be very difficult." ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haniger has been in this current holding pattern for several weeks at this point, and the clock continues to increasingly tick toward an official shutdown. If the outfielder's 2019 campaign is indeed over, he'll enter spring training next season looking to rebound from a forgettable .220/.314/.463 line across 283 plate appearances (63 games).
Sep 16 2019Haniger (back) has seen some improvement in his back issues over the last couple of days but will not be on the Mariners' six-game road trip that begins Tuesday, Greg Johns of MLB.com reports. "I'm just kind of waiting," manager Scott Servais said. "He is feeling better. The issues he had with his back are starting to calm down, which is good. It's just been a crazy year. Sometimes that happens." ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haniger still technically retains a remote chance of seeing game action before the regular season concludes, although the potential for such naturally narrows with each passing day. The outfielder has been sidelined over three months at this point, and without the availability of minor-league rehab at-bats in the latter portion of September, his timing at the plate might leave much to be desired if he did manage a return.
Sep 13 2019Haniger (back) hasn't been ruled out for the rest of the regular season yet, Greg Johns of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haniger hasn't been cleared to resume baseball activities after being shut down from his rehab assignment, though the Mariners still believe he has a chance to return. Manager Scott Servais did admit that "the clock is ticking," however, so Haniger will likely need to progress quickly if he wishes to be reinstated from the injured list before the 2019 campaign comes to an end.
Sep 12 2019Haniger (groin/back) remains shut down from his rehab assignment due to back tightness and all indications are that he will not return this season, Greg Johns of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The ailing outfielder received a second opinion on his back earlier in the week, an evaluation that yielded no reason for optimism, even as it didn't reveal any new concerns. Haniger's back issues have stubbornly resisted treatment to this point, and with rookie Kyle Lewis quickly making a splash with two home runs in his first two major-league games, the non-contending Mariners have even less reason to push Haniger back on the field at this late stage of the campaign.
Sep 8 2019Haniger (groin/back) didn't hear anything new from his second opinion on his strained lower back, Shannon Drayer of 710 ESPN Seattle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haniger suffered the back setback in late August while working his way back from a ruptured testicle. The back issue hasn't been responding well to treatment, making it a virtual certainty that the outfielder's season is over unless his condition takes an unexpected turn for the better within the next few days.
Sep 4 2019Haniger (groin) will get a second opinion on his strained lower back, which has not been responding well to treatment, Russell Dorsey of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haniger's original reason for hitting the injured list -- a ruptured testicle suffered in early June -- is actually further along than the lower-back strain the outfielder suffered during his rehab assignment in the latter part of last month. The issue has kept Haniger off the field since Aug. 23, and due to the fact his progress appears to be at a standstill at present, his chances or returning before the end of the season seem bleaker by the day.
Aug 29 2019Haniger (groin/back) is likely to remain in Seattle when the Mariners embark on a 10-game road trip beginning Thursday, the Associated Press reports.
Aug 25 2019Haniger (groin/back) no longer has a timetable for return in the wake of his latest setback, Greg Johns of MLB.com reports. "If that takes five days, great. If it takes
Aug 23 2019Haniger has been temporarily shut down from his rehab assignment due to back discomfort, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.
Aug 21 2019Haniger (groin) went 1-for-4 with a two-run triple and a walk in Triple-A Tacoma's loss to Salt Lake on Tuesday.
Aug 20 2019Haniger (groin) was still experiencing general soreness Monday and consequently did not make his rehab assignment debut with Triple-A Tacoma, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com
Aug 17 2019Haniger (groin) is dealing with some lower-back tightness and is day-to-day amid his rehab assignment with Triple-A Tacoma, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.
Aug 16 2019Haniger (groin) will move his rehab to Triple-A Tacoma, Greg Johns of MLB.com reports.
Aug 15 2019Haniger (groin) started in right field for High-A Modesto during a loss to Rancho Cucamonga on Wednesday and played six innings while going 0-for-2 with a walk.
Aug 13 2019Haniger (groin) went 1-for-4 with an RBI double and two runs in High-A Modesto's loss to Rancho Cucamonga on Tuesday.
Aug 10 2019Haniger (groin) is expected to begin a rehab assignment at High-A Modesto on Tuesday, Greg Johns of MLB.com reports.
Aug 9 2019Haniger (groin) is expected to begin a rehab assignment next week, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.
Aug 7 2019Haniger (groin), who continued to take batting practice and shag flyballs Wednesday, still isn't running at full speed, the Associated Press reports.
Aug 6 2019Haniger (groin) is taking batting practice Tuesday and could begin a rehab assignment within a week, Shannon Drayer of 710 ESPN Seattle reports.
Jul 24 2019Haniger (groin) has continued to ramp up his activity level thus far this week, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 17 2019Haniger (groin) has been cleared to resume some activities, Greg Johns of MLB.com<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 17 2019Haniger (groin) has been cleared to resume some activity, Greg Johns of MLB.com<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 12 2019Haniger (testicular surgery) could get cleared to resume baseball activities after meeting with a doctor next week, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 4 2019Haniger (groin) was not cleared to resume baseball activities after his recent visit to a doctor, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 2 2019Haniger (groin) is visiting a doctor Tuesday and is expected to be held out of baseball activities for the rest of the week, Greg Johns of MLB.com<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 29 2019Haniger (groin) will pause his rehab and won't return until after the All-Star break, Shannon Drayer of 710 ESPN Seattle<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 26 2019Haniger (groin) is hoping to take batting practice in Houston over the weekend, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 25 2019Haniger (groin) is moving closer to taking on-field batting practice, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 22 2019The Mariners cleared Haniger (groin) to begin light baseball activities Saturday, Greg Johns of MLB.com<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 20 2019Haniger (groin) may not return until after the All-Star break, Greg Johns of MLB.com<\/a> reports. \"When it first happened, I was hoping we'd get him back before [the break],\" manager Scott Servais said. \"But it was a little more serious than we'd originally anticipated. So it may be he's going to need to play a few games, obviously, before we just fire him out there. Hopefully we get him back beforehand, but we'll just have to wait and see.\"Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 17 2019Haniger (groin) has been cleared to begin light, non-baseball activity, Greg Johns of MLB.com<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 8 2019Haniger (groin) was released from the hospital Saturday following surgery to repair a ruptured testicle, Greg Johns of MLB.com<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 7 2019Haniger (lower body) underwent a surgical procedure Friday and is without a timetable for a return, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 7 2019Haniger landed on the 10-day injured list<\/a> with a ruptured testicle Friday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 6 2019Updating a previous report, the injury that forced Haniger's exit from Thursday's game against the Astros has been diagnosed as a testicular contusion, Greg Johns of MLB.com<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 6 2019Haniger was removed from Thursday's game against the Astros with a lower-body contusion, Greg Johns of MLB.com<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 5 2019Haniger went 1-for-2 with a solo home run, two walks and two runs scored overall in a loss to Houston on Tuesday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 5 2019Haniger went 1-for-2 with a solo home run, two walks and two runs scored in a loss to Houston on Tuesday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 29 2019Haniger went 1-for-5 with a home run, three RBI and a run scored Wednesday against the Rangers.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 28 2019Haniger will head to the bench for Tuesday's game against the Rangers, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 25 2019Haniger went 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI in Saturday's 6-5 loss to the A's.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 21 2019Haniger went 2-for-5 with two runs in a loss to the Rangers on Monday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 20 2019Haniger went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run, a walk and two runs in a win over the Twins on Sunday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 15 2019Haniger went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run and a walk in Tuesday's victory over Oakland.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 14 2019Haniger went 1-for-4 with a walk and a solo home run in Monday's 6-5 extra-inning win over the A's.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 8 2019Haniger went 2-for-4 with a solo home run Wednesday against the Yankees.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 6 2019Haniger went 1-for-3 with a solo home run, two walks and two runs overall in a win over the Indians on Sunday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 23 2018Haniger went 0-for-1 with three walks and two runs in a win over the White Sox on Sunday.Haniger showed a particularly discerning eye at the plate, leaving the power display to Ryon Healy on the afternoon. The 27-year-old's on-base percentage is up to an impressive .411 in July, despite the fact that he's hitting just .233 during the month. Haniger also continues leading the Mariners in RBI (67) and OBP (.365), with both figures also serving as career bests for the outfielder.
Jul 16 2018Haniger went 2-for-4 with an RBI single and a stolen base in a loss to the Rockies on Sunday.Haniger opened the scoring with a first-inning single that brought home Dee Gordon, his team-leading 67th RBI of the season. The 27-year-old is proving his solid 2017 debut campaign in Seattle was no fluke, as he heads into the All-Star break with a .272/.358/.488 line that's partly comprised of a career-high 18 home runs.
Jul 11 2018Haniger went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run and a double in Tuesday's loss to the Angels.Haniger deposited the three-run shot, his 18th of the year, early in the first inning but that would be all the offense Seattle would get in the 9-3 loss. To go along with a .274/.359/.502 line, he's now driven in a career-high 65 runs, good for second in the American League behind only J.D. Martinez's 77.
Jul 7 2018Haniger went 2-for-2 with two walks Saturday against the Rockies.Haniger returned to action for the first time since July 4 (knee), and didn't skip a beat by reaching base four times. While he didn't have any counting stats to show for his efforts, he currently ranks second in the American League with 62 RBI.
Jul 7 2018Haniger (knee) is back in the lineup Saturday against Colorado, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.Haniger sat out the last two games with a knee bruise, but the injury was evidently not a serious one as he's now back in action, batting second and playing right field.
Jul 6 2018Haniger will miss a couple days with a bruised right knee, Greg Johns of MLB.com reports.Hainger was a late scratch from Thursday's game and did not appear off the bench, though the injury doesn't appear to be a serious one and he's not currently expected to head to the disabled list. The Mariners have an off day Monday, so Haniger could sit the entirety of the weekend series against the Rockies and get an extra day of rest, though it appears possible that he could return before then. Ben Gamel could be in line for some starts while Haniger remains out.
Jul 6 2018Manager Scott Servais said he hopes Haniger (knee) can return to the lineup Saturday or Sunday, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.He is reportedly feeling much better and was able to test his bruised knee and do some running in the outfield before Friday's game. Haniger said he plans to return Saturday and hopes to be able to pinch hit in Friday's game, but the Mariners may play it safe and hold him out until Sunday.
Jul 5 2018Haniger was scratched from Thursday's lineup due to a bruised right knee, TJ Cotterill of The Tacoma News Tribune reports.Guillermo Heredia will draw into the lineup in center field in place of Haniger, who suffered the bruise Wednesday. More information on the extent of Haniger's injury figures to be made available before the Mariners open their weekend series against the Rockies.
Jun 30 2018Haniger went 3-for-4 with a double, RBI and run scored Saturday against the Royals.Haniger recorded his fifth three-hit game of the season, recording his 15th double in the process. While he doesn't register as a standout in many categories -- he ranks second in the American League with 62 RBI -- he is productive in most areas and showed some resiliency by bouncing back from disappointing production throughout May.
Jun 29 2018Haniger went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run and a walk in Seattle's 4-1 victory over Kansas City on Friday.Haniger's standout season continues, as the 27-year-old outfielder mashed his 17th homer of the season with a fourth-inning blast off Ian Kennedy that accounted for half of Seattle's runs in the game. Haniger is a big reason the Mariners have emerged as a surprise American League contender, as he's now got a rock-solid .269/.353/.495 slash line through 305 at-bats.
Jun 28 2018Haniger went 3-for-6 with a run in an extra-innings win over the Orioles on Wednesday.There'd been rumblings about Haniger receiving a day off at some point during the current four-game set against the Orioles, but he's actually thrived against Baltimore pitching. Factoring in Wednesday's three-hit night -- his fourth multi-hit effort over the last six games -- Haniger has gone 6-for-13 with a double, an RBI, a walk and a run over the last three games. It's been another solid month for the outfielder, who's also racked up an impressive 18 RBI with the aid of five home runs.
Jun 24 2018Haniger, who knocked in three more runs in a Saturday win over the Red Sox with a pair of doubles while also scoring once, leads the Mariners with 58 RBI and is tied for second in the majors with the Reds' Eugenio Suarez in that category.Haniger had added another 17 RBI to his ledger during June heading into Sunday's series finale against Boston, including 11 in his last 11 games. The 27-year-old has already blown by his 2017 total of 47, a figure it took him 87 more plate appearances than the 323 he's currently logged to achieve. Haniger has largely done it with an increase in power, as he'd already equaled last season's figure of 16 home runs by June 13 and has upped his HR/FB rate from 15.8 percent to 19.3 percent.
Jun 24 2018Haniger, who went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts in a loss to the Red Sox on Sunday, may be given a day off by manager Scott Servais during the team's upcoming series in Baltimore, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.The outfielder has played in 76 out of a possible 77 games this season, so a day on the bench is likely warranted. Monday may be just as good a time as any during the upcoming four-game series versus the Orioles, considering Haniger's atypically poor day at the plate Sunday. The 27-year-old has already equaled his 16 home runs from last season and is slashing a solid .263/.349/.491 over 327 plate appearances in 2018.
Jun 23 2018Haniger went 2-for-3 with an RBI single, two walks and a run in a loss to the Red Sox on Friday.Haniger busted out of the 1-for-16 slump that had encompassed his previous four games in fine fashion, serving as a constant thorn in the side of Red Sox pitching throughout the night. The outfielder is hitting a modest .250 overall in June, but he's propped up his production with five home runs during the month after hitting just one in May.
Jun 13 2018Haniger went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run and a second run scored in Wednesday's 8-6 win over the Angels.The 27-year-old played hero once again, sending an Oliver Drake pitch over the fence in the ninth inning for his second game-winning homer in June. Haniger now has 16 home runs and 52 RBI on the season to go along with a .270/.352/.524 slash line, and five of those blasts have come in 12 games this month.
Jun 13 2018Haniger went 2-for-3 with two homers, a walk and three RBI in Tuesday's win over the Angels.Haniger took starter Jaime Barria deep twice for his 14th and 15th shots of the season. That total already leaves him just one shy of matching last year's 16, and he's already set a career high with 50 RBI to go along with a .267/.351/.514 slash line.
Jun 7 2018Haniger went 2-for-3 with a home run, three RBI and one run scored Thursday against the Rays.Haniger hit a solo home run in the fifth inning off right-hander Austin Pruitt, his 13th home run of the season. Earlier in the game, he recorded a timely two-RBI single to put the Mariners up 3-0. After recording only one home run in May, Haniger has swung the bat better of late as he has two home runs in his past six games and also has three multi-hit games in that span.
Jun 3 2018Haniger went 2-for-4 with a run in a win over the Rays on Saturday.One day after launching a game-winning home run in extras, Haniger was back at it Saturday. The multi-hit tally was his first since May 20 and marked the ninth time in the last 10 games that he'd reached safely. The 27-year-old outfielder's current .365 on-base percentage and .522 slugging percentage both check in as career-high figures, and he's just four home runs and five RBI short of matching the 16 round trippers and 47 runs he drove in last season in 169 additional plate appearances.
Jun 2 2018Haniger went 1-for-3 with a walk-off solo home run to send Seattle to a 4-3 extra-innings victory on Friday.Haniger had cooled a bit following his torrid start to the season, but he went yard for the first time since May 20 with this walk-off blast off Matt Andriese in the 13th inning. Even with the recent lull, Haniger is still boasting an excellent .271/.363/.522 slash line with 12 home runs and 42 RBI through 203 at-bats this season.
May 30 2018Haniger went 1-for-5 with two RBI in Tuesday's loss to the Rangers.Haniger came through with a two-run double in the first inning for his 10th two-bagger of the season. The 27-year-old entered Tuesday's tilt amidst a 2-for-18 stretch and has cooled off some after an impressive start to the season, but he's still slashing a solid .277/.365/.524 to go along with 11 home runs and 39 RBI.
May 24 2018Haniger (wrist) is starting in right field and hitting third against the Athletics on Thursday, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.As expected, Haniger is good to go for the series finale after missing Wednesday's game with a bruised wrist. The 27-year-old is hitting a solid .296/.381/.568 with 11 homers through 47 games and will look to keep things rolling as he faces righty Josh Lucas in his return to action.
May 23 2018Haniger (wrist) is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the A's, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.John Andreoli will get the start in right field while Haniger continues to nurse the bruised wrist he sustained after getting hit by a pitch Tuesday. X-rays came back negative, so he should continue to be considered day-to-day.
May 23 2018Haniger (wrist) said he expects to return to the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the A's, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.Haniger was withheld from Wednesday's starting lineup with a bruised left wrist. He was able to hit in the cages with no issues prior to Wednesday's game, however, and believes he'll be ready to go for Thursday's series finale. John Andreoli is starting in right field in his place Wednesday.
May 22 2018Haniger exited Tuesday's game against the Athletics after being hit by a pitch on his left wrist, TJ Cotterill of The Tacoma News Tribune reports.Haniger was hit by the pitch in the top of the fourth inning and briefly stayed in the game before being replaced in right field by Andrew Romine for the bottom of the fifth inning. The 27-year-old underwent X-rays after leaving the game, which came back negative, Shannon Drayer of 710 ESPN Seattle reports. The severity of the injury beyond the X-rays remain unclear, and Haniger should be considered day-to-day for now.
May 20 2018Haniger went 2-for-3 with a two-run home run in the Mariners' 3-2 extra-innings victory over Detroit on Sunday.Haniger hadn't homered since April 28 prior to this contest but he ended that streak in dramatic fashion with a game-tying two-run homer off Shane Greene in the ninth inning to set the stage for Seattle's eventual walk-off victory. The 27-year-old is in the midst of a superb season at the plate, as he's now slashing .298/.379/.571 through 168 at-bats.
May 16 2018Haniger went 3-for-5 with two RBI from a single and a triple while also drawing a walk and scoring once in a win over the Rangers on Tuesday.Haniger was a constant offensive presence throughout the night, and he got his stellar performance started early. His first-inning three-bagger plated Jean Segura to give the Mariners an early 1-0 lead, while his eighth-inning single snapped a 7-7 tie. Haniger now has as trio of multi-hit efforts over the last six games, and following Tuesday's production, he's compiled an impressive 20 extra-base hits (eight doubles, two triples, 10 home runs) over his first 175 plate appearances.
May 10 2018Haniger went 1-for-1 with an RBI ground-rule double, a stolen base and three walks in a loss to the Blue Jays on Wednesday.Haniger was a constant thorn in the side of Blue Jays pitching throughout the night, flashing his pop, plate discipline and even some base-running prowess. The 27-year-old outfielder has hit safely in six of eight May games, and he's making hard contact at a career-high 42.4 percent over his first 145 plate appearances. The exit velocity of 95 mph or more on 52.9 percent of his batted balls that Haniger was sporting coming into the series against the Blue Jays is a 35 percent jump over last season per Statcast, Greg Johns of MLB.com reports. Haniger's launch angle (18.8) is also up 10.6 degrees over last season, which has helped lead to a career-best 22.2 percent HR/FB rate.
Apr 30 2018Haniger went 3-for-5 with a triple, a solo home run and three runs in a win over the Indians on Sunday.Haniger slugged a 398-foot shot to left to close out the scoring on the day for the hot-hitting Mariners, his sixth homer in the last 10 games. He also roped his first three-bagger of the season on his way to his seventh multi-hit effort of April. Factoring in Sunday's production, Haniger has racked up a whopping 26 RBI during the month, and his 10 round trippers have him tied for the major-league lead.
Apr 28 2018Haniger went 2-for-3 with a two-run homer, two runs scored and a walk in Friday's loss to Cleveland.Haniger hit a two-run homer off Corey Kluber in the seventh, and later knocked a double off Cody Allen in the ninth. The outfielder now holds a slash line of .307/.382/.682, with 15 extra-base hits. Haniger's 26 RBI lead all major-league outfielders, while his nine homers trail only Mike Trout at the position. The 27-year-old had a solid season with Seattle last year, hitting .282 with 16 home runs and 47 RBI in 96 games, and he's certainly capitalizing on the expanded playing time this year.
Apr 24 2018Haniger went 2-for-4 with a double, a solo home run and two runs in a loss to the White Sox on Monday.Haniger has now gone deep in four straight games, racking up eight RBI over that torrid stretch. The blazing hot outfielder has hit in six straight overall, pushing his average from .255 to .324 over that span.
Apr 22 2018Haniger went 3-for-5 with a home run and three RBI in Sunday's loss to the Rangers.Haniger also doubled twice in the loss, finishing with three extra-base hits on the day. The 27-year-old had himself a terrific series against Texas, going 7-for-12 with three homers, three doubles and seven RBI over the weekend set. It's been a scorching start through 20 games, as Haniger already has 22 RBI -- good for second most in the AL -- to go along with a .314/.390/.525 slash line.
Apr 21 2018Haniger went 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI in Saturday's 9-7 win over the Rangers.The long ball was his sixth of the season and second in as many games, and Haniger now sports a robust .292/.377/.600 slash line through 19 games with 19 RBI and nine runs. When he's healthy, the 27-year-old has proven to be a potent fantasy asset, but it's his inability to stay off the disabled list that's prevented him from blossoming into a star to this point in his career.
Apr 21 2018Haniger went 3-for-4 with a walk, a double, a home run and two RBI in Friday's 6-2 win over the Rangers.His solo shot in the top of the eighth inning tied the score at 2-2, giving Haniger five homers through 18 games. He also now sports a strong .290/.384/.565 slash line with 17 RBI, but Nelson Cruz's return to action has pushed Haniger down to sixth in the order, making it difficult for him to maintain his current run-production pace even if he does stay healthy and locked in at the plate.
Apr 14 2018Haniger went 2-for-5 with a home run, double, three RBI and one run scored Saturday against the Athletics.Haniger was bumped down to sixth in the order Saturday after Nelson Cruz returned from injury. That didn't seem to bother him however, as he hit a home in his second consecutive game and now has seven RBI in this two game stretch. While there was no impact from his shift down in the lineup Saturday, expect his counting stats to slow a bit as a result.
Apr 14 2018Haniger went 2-for-4 with a home run and four RBI in Friday's 7-4 win over the A's.His three-run blast off Chris Hatcher in the seventh inning put the M's in the lead for good. Haniger has enjoyed an excellent start to the season, slashing .297/.426/.568 through 11 games with three homers and 12 RBI, but with Nelson Cruz (ankle) about to come off the disabled list, Haniger will get bumped out of the cleanup spot and potentially lose a few run-producing opportunities.
Apr 11 2018Haniger went 1-for-4 with two RBI from a run-scoring single and a sacrifice fly in an 8-3 win over the Royals on Tuesday.Haniger opened the scoring with a single to center in the first that plated Dee Gordon, and his sixth-inning sacrifice fly brought home Taylor Motter. Timely hitting has been a theme for the outfielder thus far in April, as he now has a trio of multi-RBI outings and has driven in seven runs in seven games overall. Haniger has also hit safely in all but one game this season, a particularly encouraging start after his injury-shorted spring training.
Apr 2 2018Haniger went 1-for-2 with a two-run home run and a walk in Sunday's 5-4 win over the Indians.The Indians will be glad to be rid of Haniger, as he went 5-for-8 with a double, two home runs, three RBI and two walks over the season-opening three-game set. The 27-year-old got off to a similarly hot start in his debut Mariners campaign in 2017 before cooling off, but the torrid pace he's established over the first three games of the new season certainly offers reason for optimism.
Apr 1 2018Haniger went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Saturday's 6-5 loss to the Indians.His second-inning, 391-foot shot opened the scoring for the Mariners after they'd fallen behind, 4-0. Haniger has shown no ill effects from the hand injury that limited him early this spring, as he's gone 4-for-6 with a double, Saturday's home run, a walk and a run over the first two games of the season.
Mar 30 2018Haniger went 3-for-3 with a double in Thursday's 2-1 Opening Day win over the Indians.Haniger was the only Mariner with multiple hits during the pitcher's duel. The outfielder struggled with a hand injury early this spring that seemed to have affected his overall performance during the exhibition slate (.200 average with one home run and three RBI in 44 plate appearances), so the strong Opening Day start was certainly a welcome sight.
Mar 10 2018Haniger (hand) made his spring debut Saturday, going 0-for-3 with two strikeouts against the Reds, Greg Johns of MLB.com reports.Manager Scott Servais said Haniger survived his first game without incident and plans on having him play Sunday.
Mar 9 2018Haniger (hand) stepped up his recovery program and took live batting practice against the rehabbing Nick Vincent (shoulder) on Friday, Greg Johns of MLB.com reports.The outfielder was originally slated for a Saturday BP session, but he joined recent arrival Ichiro Suzuki in taking some hacks against Vincent. Moreover, with Haniger stating his hand feels "great" follow the session, there's a strong possibility he makes his Cactus League debut Saturday against the Reds. "He could," manager Scott Servais said. "He's farther along in his conditioning and has been on the field defensively and doing some other things."
Mar 8 2018Haniger (hand) is scheduled to take live batting practice Saturday, Greg Johns of MLB.com reports.Haniger continues to work his way back from a hand injury that has kept him on the shelf since Feb. 24. If everything goes well over the weekend, Haniger could be cleared to make his Cactus League debut shortly thereafter.
Mar 7 2018Haniger (hand) took batting practice for a second straight day and also participated in a situational hitting game at the end of Wednesday's practice, Greg Johns of MLB.com reports.After reporting no residual pain in his hand following an initial batting practice Tuesday, Haniger doubled up on the positive news with Wednesday's uptick in activity. The emerging outfielder could be cleared for his 2018 Cactus League debut by this weekend if he remains free of setbacks.
Mar 7 2018Haniger says his hand feels 100 percent after taking batting practice Tuesday, Greg Johns of MLB.com reports.Haniger has been sidelined with a sore right hand since late February. He will hit again Wednesday and expects to be cleared for game action in a few days. That should leave him plenty of time to get up to speed this spring and be ready to be the Mariners' Opening Day right fielder.
Mar 6 2018Haniger (hand) will take batting practice Tuesday, Shannon Drayer of 710 ESPN Seattle reports.Haniger continues to progress well as he returns from a hand injury incurred in late February. He expects to be able play in games soon, but he offered no firm timetable for a return. This suggests that the issue shouldn't hinder him at all at the onset of the regular season.
Mar 4 2018Haniger has been cleared by a hand specialist, Greg Johns of MLB.com reports.Since receiving clearance, Haniger has been able to resume swinging a bat and is eyeing a return at some point this week. Despite a cautious approach so far, the outfielder should soon be at Seattle's disposal.
Mar 1 2018Haniger (hand) said his hand feels 100 percent and could return to game action next week, Shannon Drayer of 710 ESPN Seattle reports.Haniger is also beginning to increase his activity in the batting cages, something that he was unable to do earlier in the week. It seems like he's getting very close to a full return, but Drayer adds that the Mariners are playing things very safely with him. A more concrete return date should come forth soon, but the tentative plan is for Haniger to get back into Cactus League action either Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday next week.
Feb 28 2018Haniger (hand) will see a hand specialist in the next couple days to see if he'll be cleared to resume hitting, Shannon Drayer of MyNorthwest.com reports.Haniger has been able to participate in every other activity besides hitting after going down with a sore right hand this past weekend. The club is hopeful that he will see the specialist before Friday, which would allow him to receive some game action in the Cactus League. Expect to see the outfielder back on the field in the near future barring any setbacks.
Feb 26 2018Haniger's sore hand is doing well, Greg Johns of MLB.com reports.The outfielder suffered a minor hand injury in batting practice Saturday. He has been a full participant in practice in every area other than hitting since then. He is expected to be back playing games within the next day or two, so the issue should have little effect on his fantasy value for the upcoming season.
Feb 24 2018Haniger will miss a couple spring games due to a sore hand, Ryan Divish of the Seattle Times reports.Haniger sustained the injury while taking batting practice. Manager Scott Servais did admit that he's being overly cautious with Haniger after the previous hand injury to Ryon Healy -- who will miss a few weeks -- and that Haniger should be good to go by next week.
Oct 1 2017Haniger went 5-for-5 with a run scored in Saturday's 6-4 victory over the Angels.Haniger put on a show at the plate, as he a recorded a hit in each of his plate appearances and stretched three of them into doubles. Saturday's game rounded out a terrific September performance for Haniger. Over 27 games he slashed .365/.387/.635 and hit seven home runs. His recent efforts have given him a .285 batting average and .852 OPS for the year.
Sep 26 2017Haniger went 2-for-4 with a pair of home runs in the Mariners' victory over the Athletics on Monday.Haniger is finishing the season on a high note, as he now owns a modest four-game hit streak and boasts a .354/.380/.635 slash line during the month of September. His second season in the big leagues has proven to be quite the breakout, as he has an .840 OPS and 16 home runs in 91 games this year.
Sep 21 2017Haniger went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 8-6 loss to the Rangers.Haniger now has five round trippers in September, his best monthly total in that category. The 26-year-old outfielder has hit safely in four straight games as well and boasts a .368/.392/.645 in what has been a torrid month.
Sep 16 2017Haniger went 2-for-4 with a solo homer, a walk and two runs Saturday against the Astros.Haniger crushed his 13th bomb of the campaign to pull the Mariners within two runs in the ninth inning of a losing effort. After going hitless in the last two games, he returned to form as he's having an absolutely stellar month of September, and he's been a major fantasy asset during most crucial time of the season.
Sep 12 2017Haniger went 3-for-4 with a double and a two-run home run in Monday's 5-3 loss to the Rangers.Haniger got the Mariners to within a run with his 365-foot shot to left in the third, his second round tripper in the last three games. The slugging outfielder was slumping for a while, but he's lately returned to the caliber of effort he was providing early in the season, as he's slashing .489/.489/.889 with a .573 wOBA and .273 wRC+ over the 45 plate appearances he's seen since Aug. 30. The torrid stretch, which includes seven multi-hit efforts, has allowed Haniger to raise his season average 38 points to .278.
Sep 10 2017Haniger went 3-for-4 with a triple, a solo home run and three runs scored during Saturday's win over the Angels.Haniger is putting together a solid run to cap off the season with 10 extra-base hits, 15 RBI and 10 runs through 18 games since returning from the disabled list. Injuries have limited him to just 76 games this year, so there's a good chance the 26-year-old outfielder is undervalued in plenty of fantasy circles.
Sep 4 2017Haniger went 4-for-5 with two RBI from a fielder's choice groundout and a solo home run in Sunday's 10-2 win over the Athletics. He also doubled and was caught stealing on his only attempt.Haniger's 10th homer of the season was a 437-foot blast in the seventh and second in what has been a torrid four-game stretch. Factoring in Sunday's production, the 27-year-old has hit .588 (10-for-16) with three doubles, two home runs, six RBI and four runs. As those numbers imply, he's been knocking the cover off the ball, as he's posted a 50.0 percent hard contact rate over that span while raising his season average 22 points to .262.
Sep 1 2017Haniger went 2-for-4 with an RBI single and a run in Friday's 3-2 win over the Athletics.Haniger knotted the game at 2-2 with his third-inning single, and he now is 5-for-8 with two doubles, a home run, four RBI and three runs over the last two games. The 26-year-old outfielder had mostly struggled since returning from an extended absence after being hit in the face by a pitch on July 29, but perhaps his performances over the last pair of contests are indicative of a late-season resurgence.
Aug 30 2017Haniger went 3-for-4 with two doubles, a solo home run, three RBI and two runs during Wednesday's loss to Baltimore.Haniger entered the game in an 0-for-15 slump through his past four contests, so Wednesday's outburst was a promising showing. Injuries have limited Haniger to just 287 plate appearances this year, so it's been a bit of a lost season. However, this could prove to be a buy-low spot in deep keeper/dynasty settings for the 26-year-old outfielder, and a strong finish to 2017 isn't out of the question.
Aug 29 2017Haniger is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Orioles.Haniger will head to the bench for a second straight contest as Danny Valencia draws another start in right field. He's gone just 5-for-34 (.147) since returning from the disabled list, so manager Scott Servais is likely giving him some time to clear his head.
Aug 28 2017Haniger is out of the lineup Monday against the Orioles.Haniger has played in eight games since being activated from the disabled list Aug. 19. In that time he's gone just 5-for-32 (.156) and struck out in 26.4 percent of his plate appearances. He'll get the night off while Danny Valencia heads to right field.
Aug 19 2017Haniger (face) was activated from the disabled list and placed in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Rays, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.Haniger has been out since the end of July while recovering from a facial laceration that was caused by a pitch to the face. The outfielder was able to partake in six minor-league outings over the last week, and appears ready to contribute for the Mariners moving forward. Haniger will slide into right field and bat sixth during Saturday's contest.
Aug 17 2017General manager Jerry Dipoto said Haniger (face) is just days away from rejoining the Mariners, Jessamyn McIntyre of 710 ESPN Seattle reports.Dipoto also said Haniger, who has been sidelined for all of August while recovering from a face contusion, will be activated once he feels comfortable in the batter's box. The 26-year-old has now played in five minor-league rehab games for Triple-A Tacoma -- two at DH and three in the outfield -- and has gone 4-for-18 with two homers and a 3:3 K:BB over that stretch, so it sounds like he shouldn't need too much longer to shake the rust off. Once he returns, he should immediately reclaim his role as the Mariners' everyday right fielder upon his activation.
Aug 13 2017Haniger (face) went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run, two walks and two runs in Triple-A Tacoma's win over Reno on Saturday.Haniger excelled in his return to game action while serving as the designated hitter and hitting out of the cleanup spot. The 26-year-old outfielder is slated for multiple games with the Rainiers as part of his recovery from the facial laceration he suffered July 29 against the Mets.
Aug 12 2017Haniger (face) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Tacoma on Saturday, Greg Johns of MLB.com reports.After making it through another round of BP and on-field workouts Friday, Haniger is now ready to DH with Tacoma in his first competitive action since being hit in the face by a pitch two weeks ago. His performance following his return from an oblique injury in June was a far cry from what he did in April, and he will need to fare better upon activation to earn steady playing time.
Aug 11 2017Haniger (face) could begin a rehab assignment as soon as this weekend, Greg Johns of MLB.com reports.Haniger will take batting practice and work out on the field prior to Friday's game, and it sounds like he could leave the team afterward to join a minor-league affiliate. He had been slumping in the weeks leading up to the HBP that forced him to the DL, batting .203/.298/.316 over his last 36 games, but Haniger will likely get a chance to play regularly upon his return to action.
Aug 10 2017Haniger (face) is expected to take batting practice over the weekend, and if all goes well he'll head out on a rehab assignment after, Bob Dutton of The Tacoma News Tribune reports.Haniger, who has been sidelined since July 29 with a face contusion, is approaching the last couple of obstacles he needs to clear before returning to the big club. The Mariners aren't expected to rush him back, however, and he could end up using all 20 days allowed on a rehab assignment, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports. A clearer timetable for his return should become available once he is cleared to head out on a rehab stint.
Aug 3 2017Haniger (face) is expected to be cleared for some baseball activities within "the next day or two", Greg Johns of MLB.com reports. "I just texted with him today," manager Scott Servais said prior to Thursday's series opener against the Royals. "The swelling is almost all down. He needs to get clearance from the doctor to start lifting and working out a little bit, which he's hoping to get today or tomorrow."The 26-year-old outfielder has been completely sidelined since taking a 95 mph fastball from the Mets' Jacob deGrom last Saturday, but it appears he's on the verge of a ramp-up in physical activity. Haniger is likely to see a multi-game rehab stint in the minors once he regains clearance for game action, which is expected to be at some point in mid-August.
Aug 1 2017Mariners general manager Jerry DiPoto said Monday that in addition to a small nasal fracture, Haniger (face) is nursing a mild concussion and some "severe swelling" in his upper lip. "There's some optimism [Haniger wil] be back in 10-to-14 days. This is not a long-term issue," Dipoto said. "The blow, the traumatic event will take some time to work through, and that swelling coming down will be critical."The Mariners were fearing the worst when Haniger took a 95-mile-per-hour fastball to the face during an at-bat Saturday against the Mets, and although the outfielder continues to recover from a number of injuries, none are considered overly significant. It still looks as though Haniger will miss more than the minimum 10 days, but a return to action by mid-August is still in play. To fill Haniger's spot on the active roster following his placement on the disabled list, the Mariners selected the contract of Leonys Martin from Triple-A Tacoma.
Jul 30 2017The Mariners officially placed Haniger (face) on the 10-day disabled list Sunday. The team expects him to be sidelined approximately two weeks, according to Ryan Divish of The Seattle TimesHaniger suffered a facial laceration after being struck by a pitch in the second inning of Saturday's game against the Mets, a scary-looking injury that prompted the Mariners to quickly shuttle him to the DL. On a positive note, X-rays and concussion tests both returned negative, but Haniger will still need some time for the wound to heal before he's cleared to return to baseball activities. To cover for Haniger's absence in the outfield, the Mariners selected Leonys Martin's contract from Triple-A Tacoma on Sunday in a corresponding move.
Jul 29 2017Haniger will head to the disabled list with a face contusion resulting from a hit-by-pitch Saturday, Bob Dutton of the Tacoma News Tribune reports.The good news for Haniger is that both concussion tests and X-rays came back negative, because this injury initially looked like it was going to be way worse. Haniger will be eligible to return August 8 against Oakland, but it remains to be seen if he will need further rehab.
Jul 29 2017Haniger was removed from Saturday's game after being hit in the face by a fastball, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.Although he was able to walk off under his own power, this is a concerning development for Haniger, who was hit by a Jacob deGrom offering early in Saturday's contest. More information on Haniger's status figure to be provided later in the weekend, but if he misses additional time, Guillermo Heredia or Ben Gamel could see some starts in right field.
Jul 29 2017Haniger (face) has been diagnosed with a mouth contusion and will be taken to the hospital for further testing, but the team announced that he is fully alert, Greg Johns of MLB.com reports.All things considered, the early reports are positive for Haniger, left Saturday's game after being hit in the face by a pitch. Haniger's timetable for a return should come into focus after he is examined at the hospital. If Haniger is to miss additional time, the Mariners can slide Ben Gamel over to right field or give some playing time to Guillermo Heredia.
Jul 22 2017Haniger went 2-for-4 in Friday's 5-1 loss to the Yankees and is 3-for-8 overall in the two games he's played since returning from a finger injury.The 26-year-old outfielder missed last Sunday's contest against the White Sox and the three-game set against the Astros earlier this week due to his jammed finger, which occurred last Saturday. The Mariners and fantasy owners are hoping that Haniger can rediscover his early-season success in the second half, which included a .342/.447/.608 line through his first 21 games of the season.
Jul 20 2017Haniger (finger) is back in action Thursday against the Yankees, batting seventh and playing right field.The rookie outfielder left Saturday's contest with a jammed finger, and after a few days off, it seems that everything is back in working order. He'll resume his normal duties in the outfield, although he'll need to improve his .206 batting average in 28 games since returning from the DL if he wants to fend off Guillermo Heredia for playing time moving forward.
Jul 19 2017Haniger (finger), who missed his fourth straight game Wednesday, is hoping to return for the start of a four-game series against the Yankees on Thursday,Greg Johns of MLB.com reports.The plan had originally been to have Haniger return Wednesday, as he'd been able to take batting practice and hit in the cage. However, the outfielder was still having trouble getting enough grip on the ball to be able to make accurate throws from the outfield, leading manager Scott Servais to hold him back yet again. Haniger has notably struggled since returning from an extended disabled list stint due a strained oblique, hitting just .206 over the 28 games he's subsequently participated in.
Jul 19 2017Haniger (finger) is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Astros.There was a chance that Haniger could have returned for Wednesday's series finale, but instead, he will spend the fourth straight game on the bench while healing from a jammed finger. The outfielder was available off the bench during Tuesday's game, and although he didn't get in, it is likely that the same scenario is in play for Wednesday. Haniger should be considered day-to-day for now, and could slide back into the lineup for Thursday's contest against the Yankees.
Jul 18 2017Haniger (finger) is available off the bench Tuesday and is expected to return to the lineup Wednesday against the Astros, Bob Dutton of The Tacoma News Tribune reports.He has missed the last two games with a finger issue, but it sounds like his return is imminent. Haniger is hitting .206/.308/.343 with three home runs over his last 102 at-bats after hitting .342/.447/.608 with four home runs in his first 79 at-bats of the season.
Jul 17 2017Haniger (finger) is not in the lineup Monday but was able to participate in pregame batting practice, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.Haniger was held out of the lineup again with a jammed finger, but the fact that he was able to get some swings in during batting practice suggests that the outfielder's injury isn't overly inhibiting and shouldn't warrant a trip to the disabled list. He'll remain a true day-to-day case.
Jul 17 2017Haniger (finger) is out of the lineup Monday against the Astros, Bob Dutton of The Tacoma News Tribune reports.Haniger will miss his second straight contest while he tends to a jammed finger, but the Mariners aren't yet bracing for a potential DL stint for the young outfielder. He'll need a little more time for the soreness in his finger to subside, however, so Haniger could be limited to pinch-running duties for the series opener. Guillermo Heredia will pick up another start in left field with Haniger on the bench.
Jul 16 2017Haniger (finger) will be available off the bench as a pinch runner in Sunday's game against the White Sox, Shannon Drayer of 710 ESPN Seattle reports.The Mariners are labeling Haniger as day-to-day after the outfielder jammed his finger on a bunt attempt during a fifth-inning at-bat Saturday, but it doesn't sound as though he's been cleared to swing a bat just yet. While X-rays on Haniger's finger came back negative, he may need a couple days for the soreness to subside before he's cleared to resume full-time duties. Taylor Motter will pick up a start in the outfield in his stead Sunday.
Jul 15 2017Manager Scott Servais said X-rays came back negative on Haniger's injured finger, but noted he may miss a couple of games, Shannon Drayer of 710 ESPN Seattle reports.The good news here is a DL-stint appears to have been avoided, but Haniger will likely be out of commission through the weekend at the least. The rookie outfielder jammed his finger while attempting to lay down a bunt in Saturday's game against the White Sox and was replaced by Guillermo Heredia, a potential option for his replacement over next couple days. Haniger missed a good portion of the beginning of the season due to an oblique injury.
Jul 15 2017Haniger was forced to leave Saturday's game against the White Sox after jamming his finger on a bunt attempt in the fifth inning, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.With Danny Valencia on second base, Haniger attempted to lay down a bunt on a 1-0 pitch from Mike Pelfrey, but ended up with a painful departure from the contest. The 26-year-old was able to finish the at-bat and play the next half inning in right field before being lifted for pinch hitter Guillermo Heredia, so his removal may have been a precautionary measure by the team. Future evaluations should yield a more conclusive diagnosis, so consider Haniger day-to-day for now.
Jul 7 2017Haniger went 2-for-4 with a double and a solo home run in Thursday's 7-4 loss to the Athletics.After rapping out six hits over his first four games in his return from the disabled list back on June 11, Haniger hit the skids, slashing just .156/.203/.280 in the 75 plate appearances he logged over the following 18 contests. Thursday's effort therefore marked a breakout of sorts and represented the 26-year-old's first homer and multi-hit effort since June 21. It remains to be seen if the much-needed success will serve as a springboard back to the stellar production that Haniger offered prior to the recent slump.
Jun 21 2017Haniger went 2-for-4 with his sixth homer of the season against the Tigers on Wednesday.He hit seventh in the order, which isn't ideal slotting, but the Mariners' entire offense is rolling right now. Red hot before getting hurt, Haniger has provided only modest returns since coming off the DL, but he still sports shiny season numbers and is a threat to get hot at any time.
Jun 19 2017Haniger is not in the lineup Monday against the Tigers.Haniger has started all eight games since returning from the disabled list, so he'll head to the bench for a breather. Ben Gamel is starting for him in right field, opening up a spot for Guillermo Heredia to draw the start in left.
Jun 15 2017Haniger went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run and a walk in Wednesday's 6-4 win over the Twins.After an uneventful first game back, Haniger's bat is heating back up to his pre-injury levels. The emerging outfielder has gone 6-for-14 with two doubles, Wednesday's round tripper, four RBI and six runs in the last three contests. Haniger's presence in the two-hole combined with rookie Ben Gamel's production out of the leadoff spot rounds out what is a highly potent top half of the order for the Mariners.
Jun 12 2017Haniger went 4-for-6 with a double, two RBI and four runs scored in Monday's win over Minnesota.After going hitless in his first game back from the DL on Sunday, Haniger got back to his hot-hitting ways in the series opener against the Twins, raising his average to .348 with the four-hit performance. Just one of his four hits went for extra bases, but Haniger homered in his second-to-last rehab game and it seems like only a matter of time before the power shows back up in Seattle.
Jun 12 2017Haniger went 0-for-4 with a walk in Sunday's loss to the Blue Jays, his first game back from the disabled list.Although his return to the lineup was an uneventful one, the Mariners offense as a whole was stymied Sunday by J.A. Happ and a cadre of relievers. Given his impressive body of work prior to the oblique injury that prompted his extended absence, Haniger's return to his previous levels of production is likely an imminent development. His presence in the two-hole also helps round out a potent top half of the order that includes the trio of Robinson Cano, Nelson Cruz and Kyle Seager.
Jun 11 2017Haniger (oblique) will start in right field and bat second Sunday against the Blue Jays, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.After he was officially activated from the 10-day disabled list earlier Sunday following a successful five-game rehab assignment with Triple-A Tacoma, Haniger will be making his first appearance with the Mariners since April 25. The 26-year-old rolled to a .342/.447/.608 line over 95 plate appearances prior to sustaining the oblique injury and could need a few games to knock off the rust before he begins building on what had been looking like a breakout season. Jarrod Dyson will hit the bench Sunday in order to make room for Haniger in the outfield.
Jun 11 2017Haniger (oblique) was activated from the 10-day disabled list Sunday.One of the standout performers through the first three weeks of the season, Haniger saw a potential breakout campaign interrupted by an oblique strain, which has kept him sidelined for the last month and a half. The outfielder was cleared to resume a rehab assignment at Triple-A Tacoma last week, and after going 6-for-18 with a home run over five games, the Mariners were satisfied enough with his health to bring him back on the active roster. Though the Mariners have yet to reveal their lineup for Sunday's game against the Blue Jays, it's expected that Haniger will assume his usual spot in right field and slot into the heart of the order. Guillermo Heredia will likely be the biggest loser of playing time now that Haniger is healthy again.
Jun 10 2017Haniger (oblique) is starting Saturday at Triple-A Tacoma, Bob Dutton of the Tacoma News Tribune reports.Haniger is progressing well from the oblique injury that has caused him to miss the last six weeks, and will be batting second while playing right field for Tacoma on Saturday. It is only a matter of time before the 26-year-old is back up with the Mariners, and could join the team before their four-game set against Minnesota on Monday.
Jun 10 2017Haniger (oblique) played all nine innings in Triple-A Tacoma's 9-0 win over Las Vegas on Friday and went 1-for-4 with a solo home run.In addition to his round tripper, the other overriding positive to come out of Friday's contest was the fact that the outfielder emerged without setbacks. Haniger is now 4-for-15 with a double, Friday's homer, two RBI, two walks and two runs with the Rainiers, and given that he's now demonstrated the ability to play a full game, he appears to be on the verge of getting reactivated from the disabled list.
Jun 9 2017Haniger (oblique) will play all nine innings in right field for Triple-A Tacoma on Friday in hopes of returning to the Mariners this weekend, Greg Johns of MLB.com reports.Manager Scott Servais indicated that he thought Sunday would be the latest possible day for Haniger's return. The outfielder was hitting a robust .342/.447/.608 over 21 games before the injury, which has kept him sidelined since April 25.
Jun 7 2017Haniger (oblique), who went 1-for-4 with a run in Triple-A Tacoma's 12-9 loss to Reno on Tuesday, swung hard and emerged without setbacks, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports. "The last couple of days hitting, I really turned a corner and I stopped thinking about it," he said. "I was just really trying to make sure I stay loose and stay warm in between innings. But it felt good."Haniger's one hit was a soft single, but the fact he was able to hit without restrictions or worries was the most important aspect of his first rehab game. He's slated to play six innings in right field during Wednesday's contest, after which an assessment on his progress and whether he's ready for a return to the big-league club will be made.
Jun 4 2017Haniger (oblique) expects his rehab assignment to commence Tuesday with Triple-A Tacoma, Shannon Drayer of 710 ESPN Seattle reports.Out since April 25 with the injury, Haniger doesn't look to be far off from returning to the Mariners' lineup. He took batting practice without issue Saturday, and if all goes well 30 miles or so south down I-5 in Tacoma, the sophomore could be back with the big club working on his .342 average, 12 extra-base hits and 16 RBI before next weekend.
Jun 3 2017Haniger (oblique) reported no problems after taking batting practice Saturday, Bob Dutton of The Tacoma News Tribune reports.Haniger will take another round of batting practice Sunday to determine if he's able to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Tacoma and he could return to the Mariners by next weekend if all goes accordingly. The outfielder was putting together a nice season before going down with the injury, slashing .342/.447/.608 through 21 games.
Jun 1 2017Haniger (oblique) is still expected to take batting practice Friday and will do so again Saturday and Sunday barring setbacks, Bob Dutton of The News Tribune reports.If the rehabbing outfielder can emerge from that trio of sessions no worse for wear, he'll then finally head out on a rehab assignment at the beginning of the week. The Mariners have often missed Haniger's offense since he was sidelined April 26, as he'd slashed .338/.442/.600 over his first 95 plate appearances.
May 30 2017Haniger (oblique) hopes to take live batting practice Friday, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.While some lingering soreness has kept Haniger's rehab assignment on hold, he is slowly working his way back from a Grade 2 oblique strain. He was out running Tuesday and is expected to hit off a tee as well, eventually progressing to live BP later in the week is all goes well. The hope is that Haniger will be ready to head out on a rehab assignment shortly after Friday's live BP.
May 29 2017Haniger (oblique) is still experiencing soreness and isn't ready to begin a rehab assignment, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.The Mariners had initially hoped that Haniger would begin a rehab assignment last Tuesday, but those plans were put on hold after his oblique injury acted up during a batting practice session. It's not considered a serious setback for Haniger, but fantasy owners who were banking on having the outfield back from the disabled list this week shouldn't prepare to activate him just yet.
May 24 2017Haniger (oblique) is dealing with soreness on the opposite side of his original injury but hopes to return to his rehab assignment over the weekend, Shannon Drayer of 710 ESPN Seattle reports.This new soreness likely is the reason Haniger visited team doctors Tuesday, although it's a good sign that it doesn't seem to be anything too serious. As long as all goes well, he should resume game action sometime over the weekend with a return to the Mariners' lineup potentially on tap for the beginning of next week.
May 23 2017Haniger (oblique) hopes to begin a rehab assignment sometime this week after visiting doctors in Seattle on Tuesday, Shannon Drayer of 710 ESPN Seattle reports.There were some reports that the young outfielder would be able to begin his rehab assignment Tuesday night, but it seems like the Mariners are being more cautious with him than initially expected. More information on Haniger's status should be revealed in the coming days, although this development makes a return to the lineup over the weekend a bit more difficult.
May 21 2017Haniger (oblique) will participate in a workout Sunday before beginning his minor-league rehab assignment Tuesday, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.If Haniger is able to make it through his minor-league rehab assignment without suffering any setbacks, he should be on track to rejoin the Mariners' lineup as soon as May 26 against the Red Sox.
May 20 2017Haniger (oblique) will hit Saturday and could head out on a rehab stint in the next day or two, Greg Johns of MLB.com reports.The Mariners backed off of sending Haniger out on a rehab assignment Friday as expected, but it sounds like it was just a small bump in the road. If he does indeed head out on a rehab assignment early next week, he could be back before the end of the month.
May 19 2017Haniger (oblique) will not begin his rehab assignment on Friday as expected after feeling sore following Thursday's workouts, Greg Johns of MLB.com reports.Haniger was progressing fairly well through his rehab from an oblique strain, and although this isn't being considered a "setback" per se, it will delay his return to action. It's unclear when the Mariners will deploy him on his rehab assignment, but all signs seem to be pointing toward the beginning of next week.
May 18 2017Haniger (oblique) took batting practice Wednesday, Greg Johns of MLB.com reports.Haniger has continued to make progress since straining his oblique at the latter end of April and is scheduled to participate in throwing and running exercises Thursday. Haniger may need to partake in a rehab assignment before coming off the DL, but more information regarding his return should be known as he continues to ramp up his activity.
May 18 2017Haniger (oblique) did throwing and running on Thursday, Greg Johns of MLB.com reports.The activity follows a batting practice session on Wednesday that Haniger appears to have emerged from without setbacks. The emerging outfielder's recovery timetable still projects him for a return near the end of May.
May 16 2017Haniger (oblique) did agility work Tuesday, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.In addition to an agility workout, Haniger ran sprints in the outfield. Despite his increased level of activity, a timeframe for Haniger's eventual return has yet to be established. Until Haniger returns, Ben Gamel will likely continue being Seattle's primary option in right field.
May 15 2017Haniger (oblique) felt no pain after swinging in the batting cage Monday, the Seattle Times reports.This was a critical step for Haniger, who can now feasibly advance to a rehab assignment by the weekend. Should all go well, Haniger could return to the Mariners lineup at some point on their next road trip, beginning May 23. Expect him back by the end of the month at the latest unless he aggravates the oblique injury while on assignment.
May 12 2017Haniger (oblique) was cleared to hit off a tee Friday, Ryan Divish of the Seattle Times reports.It's a small but incremental step for the outfielder, who has not played in a game since April 25 while rehabbing from a Grade 2 oblique strain. The best outlook at this point is to have Haniger return during the road trip to Boston at the end of May, though the actual date is likely flexible depending on how the next couple of weeks go. Ben Gamel will continue seeing the lion's share of duties in right field until then.
May 11 2017Haniger (oblique) is hoping to resume baseball activities after seeing a doctor Thursday, Greg Johns of MLB.com reports.Haniger has been sidelined since late April with an oblique strain, though Thursday could mark a big step in his recovery process if he is cleared to resume baseball activities. A firmer timetable should become available once he's able to start ramping things up. Ben Gamel will continue to fill in for Haniger in right field for the time being.