Mariners activate Brendan Donovan ahead of Tigers series opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 1:14 AM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
The Seattle Mariners activated Brendan Donovan from the injured list on August 5, 2026, prior to their home game against the Detroit Tigers. Donovan, who has been sidelined since May 17, will take over at third base while J.P. Crawford is out with a right-hand injury. In a corresponding move, the Mariners designated Stuart Fairchild for assignment. With the addition of Donovan and the debut of Taylor Ward, the team aims to improve its struggling offense, currently 2.5 games behind the Houston Astros.
- •Brendan Donovan activated from injured list on August 5, 2026.
- •Donovan replaces J.P. Crawford at third base.
- •Stuart Fairchild designated for assignment.
- •Mariners currently 2.5 games behind Astros in standings.
- •Taylor Ward makes his debut alongside Donovan in the lineup.
- 1:14 AMYahoo Sports — Seattle Mariners Announce Pivotal Return Ahead of Tigers Series
"The Seattle Mariners activated Brendan Donovan off the injured list Tuesday ahead of the home series opener against the Detroit Tigers. With the arrival of Taylor Ward, the Mariners announced a series of moves after the MLB Trade Deadline. In a corresponding move, the Seattle Mariners designated Stuart Fairchild for assignment. His only appearances was […] The post Seattle Mariners Announce Pivotal Return Ahead of Tigers Series appeared first on HEAVY.
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