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Gabriel Hughes returns to Spokane Indians as he prepares for Triple-A

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 2:01 AM

Last updated Jun 9, 2026

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Gabriel Hughes made a temporary return to the Spokane Indians over the past ten days, pitching in two games after overcoming an injury. The former Gonzaga standout displayed his skills in a recent outing against the Hillsboro Hops, throwing three hitless innings while striking out six. Hughes looks to resume his role in the Triple-A Albuquerque Isotopes rotation in an upcoming series. He expressed appreciation for the renovations at Avista Stadium and the chance to connect with familiar surroundings after his time in the majors and recovery from Tommy John surgery.

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•Hughes made two appearances with Spokane, striking out six in three innings.
•He will return to the Albuquerque Isotopes rotation for a series in Tacoma.
•Hughes previously played for the Indians in the first half of the 2023 season.
•He expressed excitement about returning to a familiar environment and the stadium upgrades.
•Hughes deals with injury setbacks since his Tommy John surgery, impacting his career timeline.

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2:01 AMYahoo Sports — Gabriel Hughes has 'more I want to accomplish' after brief return to Spokane Indians rotation

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Jun. 8—Gabriel Hughes is certainly no stranger to Spokane. He starred at Gonzaga before being drafted by the Colorado Rockies, then spent the first half of the 2023 season with the Spokane Indians. He was back with the club, albeit temporarily, in a comeback from the latest injury to delay his ascension to the major leagues. Hughes made two appearances with the club over the past 10 days, and ...
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Yahoo SportsJun 9, 2026, 2:01 AM
Gabriel Hughes has 'more I want to accomplish' after brief return to Spokane Indians rotation
Jun. 8—Gabriel Hughes is certainly no stranger to Spokane. He starred at Gonzaga before being drafted by the Colorado Rockies, then spent the first half of the 2023 season with the Spokane Indians. He was back with the club, albeit temporarily, in a comeback from the latest injury to delay his ascension to the major leagues. Hughes made two appearances with the club over the past 10 days, and ...

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