Ryan Bliss - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Making case for starting role Bliss could be in the "pole position" to win Seattle's starting job at second base, according to Daniel Kramer of MLB.com.

Impact Bliss is making a serious case to begin the season atop the depth chart at second base, batting .300 with four extra-base hits, two RBI and two stolen bases over 20 at-bats (nine games) in Cactus League action. Kramer also notes the Mariners may be inclined to have Dylan Moore take on more of a super-utility role, which wouldn't restrict the veteran to one particular role. Moore has also gone just 1-for-22 during spring training, leaving the door open even wider for Bliss to potentially win the primary gig at the keystone.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Returns to Triple-A The Mariners optioned Bliss to Triple-A Tacoma on Sunday.

Impact The 24-year-old was called up by Seattle on Wednesday but will return to the minors with Julio Rodriguez (ankle) being activated from the injured list. Bliss has played in 33 big-league games this season and had a .687 OPS and 31 percent strikeout rate in 71 plate appearances.

AUGUST 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Opens scoring with homer Bliss went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Friday's 6-0 win over the Mets.

Impact Bliss opened the scoring in the second inning, with the long ball being his first major-league hit since June 22. The infielder primarily looks to be a backup to Jorge Polanco at second base, so there's no guarantee Bliss will get steady at-bats even against southpaws moving forward. For the season, Bliss is slashing .222/.290/397 with two homers, nine RBI, 10 runs scored and five stolen bases over 71 plate appearances in the majors, in addition to a hearty .846 OPS over 62 contests at Triple-A Tacoma.

AUGUST 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Bryce Miller throws 6 innings, Ryan Bliss homers to lead Mariners past Mets, 6-0

Bryce Miller threw six innings and combined with three relievers on Seattle’s 12th shutout of the season, Ryan Bliss hit a two-run shot for the second home run of his career and th...

AUGUST 10, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Back in majors The Mariners recalled Bliss from Triple-A Tacoma on Wednesday.

Impact Bliss has been on a hot streak since he returned to Triple-A in late July, slashing .308/.373/.538 with three homers and 12 RBI across 12 games. He'll now rejoin the MLB squad to give Seattle additional infield depth, replacing Cade Marlowe, who was optioned to Tacoma in a corresponding move.

AUGUST 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Hitting well in minors Bliss owns a .308 average and .911 OPS with three doubles, three home runs, 12 RBI, five walks, seven stolen bases and seven runs over the 59 plate appearances he's logged with Tri...

Impact Bliss had his moments during his near-two-month-long big-league stint earlier this season, posting a .220 average and .648 OPS across 67 plate appearances across 31 games. The 24-year-old is still striking out a similarly elevated level with the Rainiers -- he sports a 30.5 percent strikeout rate during his current minor-league tenure and produced a 31.3 percent figure in Seattle -- but as his numbers indicate, Bliss is boasting an extremely well-rounded offensive profile while benefiting from the Pacific Coast League's hitter-friendly conditions. There remains a possibility Bliss gets a September promotion, especially considering his defensive versatility.

AUGUST 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Mariners add INF/OF Jason Vosler, option INF Ryan Bliss The Seattle Mariners selected the contract of infielder/outfielder Jason Vosler from Triple-A Tacoma on Monday and optioned infielder Ryan B...

JULY 22, 2024 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Moved back to Triple-A The Mariners optioned Bliss to Triple-A Tacoma on Monday.

Impact Bliss received his first MLB call-up May 27 and picked up 16 starts at second base in June, but playing time has been more difficult to come by in recent weeks. After Jorge Polanco returned from the injured list June 24 and took back everyday duties at the keystone, Bliss started in just two of the Mariners' ensuing 21 games and went 0-for-10 with six strikeouts over that stretch of action. He'll get the opportunity to play on a more frequent basis in Tacoma.

JULY 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Moved back to Triple-A The Mariners optioned Bliss to Triple-A Tacoma on Monday.

Impact Bliss received his first MLB call-up May 27 and picked up 16 starts at second base in June, but playing time has been more difficult to come by in recent weeks. After Jorge Polanco returned from the injured list June 24 and took back everyday duties at the keystone, Bliss started just two of the Mariners' ensuing 21 games and went 0-for-10 with six strikeouts over that stretch. He'll get the opportunity to play on a more frequent basis with Tacoma.

JULY 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Perfect night at plate Friday Bliss went 3-for-3 with an RBI triple in an extra-inning loss to the Marlins on Friday. He also was caught stealing on his only attempt.

Impact The rookie had his best night in the majors yet, posting his first multi-hit effort and first triple at the big-league level. Bliss was also caught stealing for the first time in five attempts, but this effort gave his batting average and OPS respective 59- and 145-point boosts to .238 and .700.

JUNE 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Losing out to Dylan Moore Bliss is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rangers.

Impact After a recent stretch of nine consecutive starts at second base, Bliss appears to have lost hold of an everyday role following Dylan Moore's recent return from the paternity list. Moore will make his second straight start at the keystone, but both he and Bliss will see their opportunities trend down once Jorge Polanco (hamstring) returns from the injured list.

JUNE 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

'Spark plug' Bliss does a bit of everything for Mariners SEATTLE -- There was a lot happening during the Mariners’ 9-0 win over the Angels on Saturday afternoon, and rookie Ryan Bliss was front and...

JUNE 2, 2024 • MLB.COM

Flipped in Sewald trade Bliss was traded from the Diamondbacks to the Mariners on Monday along with Dominic Canzone and Josh Rojas in exchange for Paul Sewald, Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic reports...

Impact Bliss used good fortune (.408 BABIP) and a very favorable home park to slash .358/.414/.594 with 12 home runs and 30 steals for Double-A Amarillo, but he has struggled in 13 games since getting promoted to Triple-A. Given that Bliss is already 23 and was a below league average hitter at Single-A (99 wRC+) and High-A (82 wRC+), his run at Double-A looks like a clear outlier, but he has a chance to be a good defensive second baseman or a passable defensive shortstop, so he should at least have a big-league career as a bench infielder.

JULY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Reaches Triple-A The Diamondbacks promoted Bliss to Triple-A Reno on Thursday, Sam Dykstra of MiLB.com reports.

Impact Bliss dominated in Double-A to begin 2023, slashing .358/.414/.594 with 12 homers and 47 RBI across 324 plate appearances while also stealing 30 bases. The 23-year-old infielder figures to close the season in Triple-A, but a call up to the majors in 2024 will certainly be on the table if he continues to shine.

JULY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Earns org's monthly player award Bliss earned the organization's Player of the Month award for April, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.

Impact Bliss hit .410 (1.050 OPS) with eight doubles, two triples, two home runs, 14 RBI and eight stolen bases over 18 games at Double-A Amarillo. The shortstop hasn't stopped hitting in May, collecting two homers and five RBI with a .919 OPS through five games. It's a huge turnaround for the Diamondbacks' second-round pick in the 2021 draft, who hit .214 with a .641 OPS last year for High-A Hillsboro. Bliss opted to grind through the season instead of working on his swing at the team's training facility and performed better, hitting .262 (.818 OPS) over July and August.

MAY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Bryce Miller throws 6 innings, Ryan Bliss homers to lead Mariners past Mets, 6-0