Mariners' Logan Evans: Expected to start throwing soon
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Evans had a cortisone shot in his elbow recently and is scheduled to resume throwing in the next couple of days, Adam Jude of The Seattle Times reported Friday.
Evans was placed on the injured list Aug. 15 with inflammation in his right elbow, and he received a cortisone shot to address the inflammation. He's close to resuming his throwing progression, but it's unclear how far behind he fell during the shutdown period. Evans shouldn't be expected back until September.
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Mariners' Logan Evans: On IL with elbow issue
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The Mariners placed Evans on the 15-day injured list Friday due to right elbow inflammation.
The right-hander issued a season-high four walks as he gave up three runs (two earned) across four innings Thursday in Baltimore, and he'll now be sidelined for at least the next couple weeks after being diagnosed with elbow inflammation. Evans' may have been set to lose his place in Seattle's rotation regardless of the injury since Bryce Miller (elbow) is nearing his return from the injured list.
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Mariners' Logan Evans: Falls to Baltimore
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Evans (6-5) took the loss Thursday against the Orioles, allowing three runs (two earned) on three hits and four walks over four innings. He struck out one.
Evans struggled with his command Thursday, issuing a season-high four walks in an eventual 5-3 defeat. The 24-year-old Evans had gone 3-1 in his previous four outings, despite posting a mediocre 5.85 ERA in that span. Overall, his ERA sits at 4.37 through 15 starts (78.1 innings) this season with a 1.40 WHIP and 58:30 K:BB. Evans is currently scheduled to face the Phillies on the road his next time out.
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Mariners' Logan Evans: Struggles against Athletics
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Evans (4-4) allowed six runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out seven over 4.2 innings to take the loss Tuesday versus the Athletics.
After a couple of decent starts in a row, Evans struggled mightily in this contest, allowing two home runs among the seven hits. The six runs allowed match his season high, and he's walked multiple batters in four straight starts. He's allowed 15 runs over 18.1 innings in that span, raising his ERA to 4.22 with a 1.44 WHIP and 50:23 K:BB through 64 innings across 12 starts overall. If Evans continues to struggle, he could be sent back to Triple-A Tacoma, especially if the Mariners pursue a starting pitcher before Thursday's trade deadline. Should Evans remain in the majors, he's projected to start at home versus the Rangers this weekend.
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Mariners' Logan Evans: Runs up pitch count in no-decision
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Evans allowed two runs on six hits and three walks while striking out five over four-plus innings in a no-decision versus the Astros on Saturday.
Evans wasn't efficient enough, needing 88 pitches (53 strikes) for this start. He was still better than Houston starter Lance McCullers, but Evans has now failed to complete five frames in consecutive outings. He's at a 3.81 ERA, 1.42 WHIP and 40:18 K:BB through 54.1 innings over 10 starts to begin his major-league career. Evans is tentatively expected to make his next start on the road versus the Angels, though more shaky performances could lead to him being demoted to Triple-A Tacoma in favor of another starter at some point.
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Mariners' Logan Evans: Filling open spot in rotation
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The Mariners will recall Evans from Triple-A Tacoma to start Thursday's game against the Royals, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports.
With Bryce Miller (elbow) likely out until late July and with Emerson Hancock recently getting demoted to Triple-A, Evans will come up from the minors to claim the fifth spot in Seattle's rotation. The 24-year-old has already made seven starts for the Mariners this season, turning in a 3.38 ERA and 1.33 WHIP alongside a 30:12 K:BB over 40 innings, but he gave up eight runs in only three frames during his most recent outing with Tacoma this past Saturday. That being said, Evans will draw a favorable matchup in his return to the big club, as he'll face a Royals offense that has posted a .617 OPS over the past two weeks.
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Mariners' Logan Evans: Joining rotation for injured Miller
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Mariners manager Dan Wilson confirmed that Evans will be called up from Triple-A Tacoma to start Tuesday's game against the Diamondbacks in Arizona, Tim Booth of The Seattle Times reports.
Evans made the trip with the Mariners to Arizona due to what Wilson initially termed as a precautionary reason, but the rookie right-hander will end up being needed in the rotation as a replacement for Bryce Miller, who will go back on the injured list due to elbow inflammation, which previously shelved him in May. Though Miller could be in line for a lengthier stay on the IL this time around, Evans could be headed back to Tacoma after his start Tuesday. The Mariners are expected to get Logan Gilbert (elbow) back from the IL early next week, and Evans might find himself as the odd man out of the rotation if Seattle elects to keep Emerson Hancock in place as its fifth starter. Over his six starts with the Mariners earlier this season, Evans went 3-1 with a 2.83 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 25:10 K:BB in 35 innings.
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Mariners' Logan Evans: Gives up three runs in no-decision
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Evans allowed three runs on five hits and two walks while striking out three over five-plus innings in a no-decision versus the Blue Jays on Saturday.
Evans improved on his six-run disaster versus the Rangers on Monday, but his line looked even better before he was charged with the Blue Jays' tying run after giving up a leadoff single to George Springer in the sixth inning. This was the first time Evans has pitched into the sixth this season. The rookie right-hander is now at a 6.60 ERA, 1.67 WHIP and 11:7 K:BB across 15 innings over his first three big-league starts. George Kirby (shoulder) is expected to need at least one more rehab start, so Evans is tentatively projected to stay in the rotation for a road start in San Diego next week.
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Mariners' Logan Evans: Knocked around by Rangers
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Evans (1-1) yielded six runs on 11 hits and two walks over five innings Sunday, striking out five and taking a loss against Texas.
All six runs against Evans came during a disastrous third inning in which he got pecked to death by six singles and both his walks. Outside of that frame, only one Ranger reached scoring position. Evans needed 92 pitches to complete five innings and forced only nine whiffs. He's thrown five frames in each of his first two MLB appearances, but his ERA spiked to 7.20 after Sunday's rough outing. Evans is currently expected to face Toronto at home next weekend.
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Mariners' Logan Evans: Remaining in rotation
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Evans is listed as the Mariners' probable starter for Sunday's game against the Rangers in Arlington, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports.
Unsurprisingly, Evans will be in store for a second turn through the rotation after he fared well in his big-league debut against the Marlins last Sunday, permitting two earned runs on two hits and three walks while striking out three over five innings en route to picking up a win. With both Logan Gilbert (elbow) and George Kirby (shoulder) not expected to return from the injured list until late May, Evans should be in line for some additional starts beyond Sunday.
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Mariners' Logan Evans: Picks up first big-league win
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Evans (1-0) earned the win over the Marlins on Sunday, allowing two runs on two hits and three walks while striking out three over five innings.
Evans didn't have to wait long for his Welcome to The Show moment -- Agustin Ramirez took him deep to center field in the first inning. Evans was able to respond with two punchouts the very next frame and didn't allow much hard contact the rest of the way. He flashed a six-pitch arsenal and seems likely to stick in the rotation for now with George Kirby (shoulder) and Logan Gilbert (elbow) on the injured list, with a matchup against the Rangers likely awaiting him this weekend.
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Mariners' Logan Evans: Debuting Sunday
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The Mariners plan to promote Evans from Triple-A Tacoma to start Sunday's game against the Marlins, Tim Booth of The Seattle Times reports.
The Mariners have an opening in their rotation with Logan Gilbert (elbow) now on the injured list, and it seems they will call upon one of their top pitching prospects to fill the gap. Evans, 23, has made five starts at Triple-A Tacoma, turning in a 3.86 ERA and 1.27 WHIP alongside a 23:4 K:BB across 25.2 innings. Whether he will remain in the rotation past Sunday's outing may depend on how he performs against a mediocre Marlins offense, though the fact that the M's are expected to be without both Gilbert and George Kirby (shoulder) for several more weeks certainly helps Evans' chances.
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Mariners' Logan Evans: Up over 100 innings
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Evans has a 4.20 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 38:18 K:BB in 40.2 innings over his last 10 starts for Double-A Arkansas.
Evans had a dominant start to the year, logging a 1.23 ERA, 0.95 WHIP and 47:15 K:BB in 51.1 innings over his first 10 starts for the Travelers. He was then moved to the bullpen in June, presumably to manage his innings and see how his stuff looked in relief, and then he moved back to the rotation in July. Evans never recaptured his early-season form, but he's up over 100 innings on the year (103 in 31 appearances) and could be a more realistic big-league rotation option in 2025.
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Mariners' Logan Evans: Locked in at Double-A
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Evans has a 0.84 ERA, 0.86 WHIP and 43 strikeouts in 43 innings over his last eight starts for Double-A Arkansas.
Evans, who was aggressively assigned to Double-A for his pro debut, had a couple bumpy outings to begin the year, but he's been as advertised since. Given that the Mariners often jump their best pitching prospects from Double-A directly to the majors, bypassing the Pacific Coast League, Evans could get the call this summer if a need arises in the rotation.
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Mariners' Logan Evans: Aggressive assignment to Double-A
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Evans was assigned to Double-A Arkansas to begin his pro career.
For those who are avid dynasty-league managers, Evans became the talk of spring training in late March, as reports started emerging of him adding four miles per hour to his low-90s fastball. The Mariners selected Evans in the 12th round of last year's draft, but since then his stuff has ticked up significantly -- he also added a sweeper -- and this assignment to Double-A is as aggressive as Atlanta's assignment for Hurston Waldrep and more aggressive than Cincinnati's assignment for Rhett Lowder, so it's fair to view Evans as a first-round talent.
