ERIK SWANSON NEWS

Endures rough spring Swanson wrapped up Cactus League play with a 4:1 K:BB and 10.80 ERA over five innings across five appearances. He was credited with one save.

Impact The right-hander worked an inning in each appearance and gave up at least one earned run in three of them while giving up 11 hits overall. The fact Swanson pitched to so much contact is at least somewhat concerning when factoring in he's once again projected to be a key middle-relief component of Seattle's bullpen, but Daniel Kramer reports the 28-year-old had some of the best quality of contact numbers on the Mariners in 2021, a season in which he recorded a save and five holds alongside a 3.31 ERA and 1.08 WHIP over 33 appearances.

APRIL 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Grabs fifth hold Swanson recorded his fifth hold in a win over the Diamondbacks on Saturday, firing a perfect seventh inning.

Impact It's been a bit of a rocky road for Swanson during the second half of the season, with the right-hander giving up multiple runs in three appearances. Swanson had also yielded at least one run in four of his previous five trips to the mound entering Saturday, but the quick work he made of the Diamondbacks in his first appearance in a week was a reminder of how effective he's often been in a season where he's forged a 2.48 ERA and 1.00 WHIP.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Seager hits 2 HRs, slugs Mariners past Diamondbacks 8-5

Kyle Seager slugged a pair of three-run homers, J

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • Associated Press

Seager's HR, Gonzales' pitching lead Seattle past Texas, 3-1

Kyle Seager hit a two-run home run on the game’s third at-bat and Marco Gonzales pitched 5 1/3 shutout innings as the Seattle Mariners beat the Rangers 3-1

AUGUST 19, 2021 • Associated Press

Another poor outing Swanson (0-2) lost Tuesday's 5-4 affair with the Rangers, allowing two runs (one earned) on two hits with a strikeout in one inning.

Impact Swanson entered a tie game in the 10th and recorded two outs before surrendering two singles to earn the defeat. The 27-year-old righty is in the mist of a breakout season though he has two losses and two blown saves in his last four appearances, causing his ERA to spike from 0.47 to 2.01.

AUGUST 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Anderson scheduled to start for Seattle against Texas

The Rangers will start Spencer Howard on Wednesday while the Mariners are expected to counter with Tyler Anderson

AUGUST 11, 2021 • Associated Press

Rangers rally twice over Mariners, snap 14-game road skid

Isiah Kiner-Falefa and Yonny Hernandez each hit an RBI single in the 10th inning, and the Texas Rangers snapped a 14-game road losing streak with a 5-4 win over the Seattle Mariner...

AUGUST 11, 2021 • Associated Press

Allard scheduled to start for Rangers at Mariners

The Mariners will send Logan Gilbert to the mound Tuesday and the Rangers plan to give Kolby Allard the start

AUGUST 10, 2021 • Associated Press

Gardner lifts Yanks over Mariners 3-2 in 11 for 4th straight

Brett Gardner singled home the winning run with two outs in the 11th inning and the surging New York Yankees staged two late comebacks before beating the Seattle Mariners 3-2 for t...

AUGUST 7, 2021 • Associated Press

Unravels in Sunday's loss Swanson (0-1) was charged with the loss in a defeat at the hands of the Rangers on Sunday, allowing three earned runs on three hits without recording an out in the ninth inning.

Impact Asked to preserve a 3-1 lead when presented with only his second save opportunity of the season, Swanson immediately encountered trouble by allowing Nathaniel Lowe to reach on a single and then surrendered back-to-back home runs Andy Ibanez and Jonah Heim, the latter a game-winning blast. The stumble was highly uncharacteristic of Swanson, who'd last allowed a run May 8, a span of 12.2 innings across 12 appearances.

AUGUST 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Heim hits walk-off HR again, Rangers rally past Mariners 4-3

Jonah Heim hit his second walk-off homer in as many games right after a tying, two-run shot from Andy Ibánez in the ninth inning, and the Texas Rangers rallied again to beat the Se...

AUGUST 1, 2021 • Associated Press

Keeps rolling in Monday's win Swanson fired two scoreless innings in a win over the Astros on Monday, allowing no hits and one walk.

Impact Swanson's pair of strong frames ended up being integral to the comeback win, as he bought the Mariners some time after the Astros had racked up eight runs through the first five innings. The 27-year-old has been dominant when called upon this season, with Tuesday's effort whittling his ERA and WHIP down to tiny 0.49 and 0.82 figures, respectively, across 14 appearances.

JULY 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Scoreless appearance in return Swanson fired a scoreless two-thirds of an inning during which he allowed a hit in a loss to the Angels on Sunday, his first appearance since being activated from the injured list...

Impact The right-hander was sidelined for what amounted to nearly a month and a half with a groin injury, but he was able to pick up right where he left off in his return Sunday. Swanson now has seven consecutive scoreless efforts dating back to May 13, lowering his ERA and WHIP to an elite 0.66 and 0.80, respectively.

JULY 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Judge hits 20th homer as Yankees hold off Mariners 5-4

Aaron Judge capped New York’s early offensive outburst against Seattle All-Star Yusei Kikuchi with his 20th home run of the season, and the Yankees held on for a 5-4 win over the M...

JULY 8, 2021 • Associated Press

Returns from IL The Mariners activated Swanson (groin) from the 10-day injured list Wednesday, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.

Impact The righty made two rehab appearances with Triple-A Tacoma, allowing a solo homer and striking out one in two innings of work. Before a right groin strain sent Swanson to the IL on May 29, he posted a 0.69 ERA with 14 strikeouts and six walks in 13 innings. He made nine appearances, two of which were starts.

JULY 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Makes delayed rehab debut Swanson (groin) fired a scoreless sixth inning in Triple-A Tacoma's loss to Reno on Saturday, allowing one hit.

Impact Swanson was originally scheduled to kick off his rehab assignment with the Rainiers last Monday, but some back soreness following a tune-up bullpen session during the preceding weekend put a hold on those plans. However, the right-handed reliever encouragingly was able to tolerate a solid 20-pitch workload over his one frame Saturday, and he'll likely make at least one more rehab appearance before activation is considered.

JULY 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with back soreness Swanson (groin) did not make a scheduled rehab appearance with Triple-A Tacoma on Monday due to back soreness, the Associated Press reports.

Impact The right-hander was slated to officially begin his rehab assignment Monday after throwing a bullpen session over the weekend, but back soreness apparently stemming from that activity put a damper on that plan. Assuming the issue doesn't develop into anything more debilitating, Swanson will likely be cleared to make his debut with the Rainiers at some point in the coming days.

JUNE 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Semien, Bichette power Blue Jays to 9-3 win over Mariners

Marcus Semien homered and drove in five runs, Bo Bichette hit a three-run homer and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Seattle Mariners 9-3

JUNE 30, 2021 • Associated Press

Joins Tacoma for rehab assignment Swanson (groin) has joined Triple-A Tacoma on its current road trip and will throw a bullpen session before officially jumping into a rehab assignment, the team's official site rep...

Impact The right-hander got through a bullpen session earlier this week without any apparent setbacks, and he's now on the verge of his first taste of game action since May 28. Upon rejoining the big-league club Swanson may be inserted into some high-leverage scenarios fairly quickly, as he boasted an 0.69 ERA and 0.77 WHIP across 13.0 innings prior to the injury.

JUNE 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Monday bullpen set Swanson (groin) will throw a bullpen session Monday and is likely headed to a rehab assignment with Triple-A Tacoma shortly thereafter, the Associated Press reports.

Impact The 27-year-old was projected for an extended absence when first placed on the injured list May 29, and although he's still expected to be on the shelf into July, he appears to be making steady progress. If all goes well with Sunday's session, Swanson could potentially embark on his rehab assignment before the coming week is out.

JUNE 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Long grand slam in 10th, Mariners sweep Rays in 4-game set

Shed Long Jr. hit a grand slam with two outs in the 10th inning, lifting the Seattle Mariners over the Tampa Bay Rays 6-2 for a four-game sweep

JUNE 20, 2021 • Associated Press

Kikuchi, Mariners hand Rangers 12th straight road loss, 4-2

Yusei Kikuchi took a no-hit bid into the sixth inning, Kyle Seager homered and the Seattle Mariners sent the Texas Rangers to their 12th straight road loss, 4-2

MAY 30, 2021 • Associated Press

Facing extended absence Manager Scott Servais said Swanson (groin) is expected to be sidelined for an extended period, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.

Impact The 27-year-old doesn't have an official timeline for his return after landing on the injured list with a strained right groin Saturday, but he can be ruled out indefinitely for now. Swanson was pitching well prior to the injury with a 0.69 ERA, 0.77 WHIP and 14:6 K:BB across 13 innings.

MAY 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mariners win 3-2, hand Rangers 11th straight road loss

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MAY 30, 2021 • Associated Press

Out with groin strain Swanson was placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday with a strained right groin.

Impact The 27-year-old recorded his first save of the season with 1.1 scoreless frames Friday against the Rangers, but he apparently injured his groin during the contest. Swanson will be eligible to be activated June 8, though it's unclear how long he's expected to be sidelined.

MAY 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE