Mariners face injury setbacks as Athletics win 7-4
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 4, 2026, 2:00 PM
Last updated Sep 4, 2026

The Seattle Mariners lost 7-4 to the Athletics last night at Busch Stadium. Following the loss, the team confirmed that right-hander Matt Brash experienced a setback in his rehabilitation from a lat injury. Additionally, the organization outrighted outfielder Connor Joe and right-hander Nolan Kingham to Tacoma after both players cleared waivers. Manager Dan Wilson faces growing scrutiny as the season draws to a close, with analysts evaluating the roster's performance during a difficult year. Elsewhere in the league, Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton is scheduled for hip surgery but aims to return for the playoff race. The Mariners continue their series against the Athletics with a scheduled start time of 7:10pm PT today.
- •The Mariners fell to the Athletics 7-4 in Thursday's series opener.
- •Matt Brash encountered a setback in his recovery from a lat injury.
- •Connor Joe and Nolan Kingham cleared waivers and moved to Tacoma.
- •Byron Buxton faces hip surgery with hopes of a return for the playoffs.
- •Seattle plays the second game of the series today at 7:10pm PT.
- 2:00 PMYahoo Sports — Mariners News: Matt Brash, Connor Joe, and Byron Buxton
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