Fulmer arrives as a minor league depth piece with no 2026 MLB stats; Seattle's rotation remains anchored by Hancock (2.80 ERA, 73 SO) and Woo (3.74 ERA, 75 SO) while Pittsburgh continues shedding pieces at 34-32.
Randy Dobnak Has Upward Mobility Clause In Mariners Deal
Dobnak's June 15 clause creates a path to Seattle's rotation if he performs at Triple-A Tacoma, though SEA's current five starters (Hancock 2.80 ERA, Woo 3.74 ERA, Gilbert 3.79 ERA, Kirby 4.04 ERA) provide limited opportunity for depth arms.
Mariners Place J.P. Crawford On 10-Day IL With Right Hand Contusion
Crawford exits with a .228 AVG and .358 xwOBA across 55 games, but his 34 BB and 0.358 OBP made him Seattle's table-setter despite the weak batting line. Ryan Bliss (no 2026 stats available) takes over at shortstop as the Mariners (34-32, +29 run diff) hold AL West lead.
Mariners Unlikely To Trade From Top Five In Rotation
Seattle's top four starters (Hancock 2.80 ERA, Woo 3.44, Gilbert 3.79, Kirby 4.04) form one of baseball's deepest rotations, but the team's current +26 run differential and AL West lead suggest they're built to contend rather than sell.
Mariners extend win streak to 7 with 2nd consecutive walk-off
Seattle (32-29, +31 run diff) has won 8 of last 10 and climbed to AL West lead despite ranking last in the division 10 games ago. Logan Gilbert (3.69 ERA, 3-4) starts today against NYM, with the Mariners' pitching staff anchored by Hancock (2.80 ERA, 4-2) and Woo (3.44 ERA, 5-3).
Orioles Place Chris Bassitt On 15-Day IL With Back Discomfort
Bassitt's absence removes BAL's most reliable arm (4.09 ERA, 66 SO across 13 starts) from a rotation already struggling with Bradish (3.89 ERA, 3-7) and Rogers (6.29 ERA, 2-3). Gibson, who has no 2026 MLB action, starts tonight against SEA in a critical spot for a team sitting 31-35 with a -31 run differential.
Cubs Claim Eduarniel Núñez Off Waivers From Orioles
Núñez has no 2026 season stats and will likely remain a Triple-A depth option with the Cubs' 40-man roster having space. Chicago's rotation ERA remains underwater across the board (Imanaga 4.74, Taillon 5.19, Rea 4.59, Cabrera 4.99), making this a low-impact claim given Núñez's unproven status.
Huff enters with a .188 xwOBA in limited Triple-A action, while Wilson posted a .297 xwOBA despite minimal opportunity. Baltimore's catching depth shift carries minimal immediate impact as the 31-33 Orioles sit 3rd in AL East.
Nicolas carries a 0.863 xwOBA across minimal action and is headed to Triple-A, representing depth addition rather than immediate rotation help for Baltimore (29-33, -43 run differential).
Ward's 53 BB in 58 G (0.353 OBP) reflects elite plate discipline, though his 0.254 AVG and -42 team run differential expose Baltimore's offensive fragility despite the comeback win.
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