Mariners place Brendan Donovan on 7-day concussion list after injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 6:56 PM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
Brendan Donovan, acquired by the Seattle Mariners from the St. Louis Cardinals, has been placed on the 7-day concussion injured list after being hit in the head at batting practice before Saturday's game against the Chicago Cubs. This season has been difficult for Donovan due to injuries, limiting him to just 39 games. He has maintained a.277 batting average and contributed significantly when healthy. In response to Donovan's injury, the Mariners have recalled Patrick Wisdom from Triple-A, who has previously struggled this season in a limited role.
- •Brendan Donovan injured during batting practice, placed on IL.
- •He has played 39 games this season, batting.277.
- •Mariners recall Patrick Wisdom to fill Donovan's spot.
- •Wisdom has previously struggled, with five hits in 44 at-bats.
- •Donovan needs to clear concussion protocol to return.
- 8:02 PMYahoo Sports — Mariners utilityman Brendan Donovan lands on 7-day concussion IL after batting cage accident
- 6:56 PMYahoo Sports — Mariners replace Brendan Donovan after freak accident in batting cages
"The Seattle Mariners placed utilityman Brendan Donovan on the seven-day concussion injured list on Sunday, a day after he hit in the head by a baseball in the batting cages. Donovan was a late scratch from the lineup for Saturday night’s 5-4 victory over the Chicago Cubs. Wilson said Sunday that Donovan was hit by a pitch while taking swings pregame.
"The Seattle Mariners will be without Brendan Donovan for the next week.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 23, 2026, 8:02 PMMariners utilityman Brendan Donovan lands on 7-day concussion IL after batting cage accident
The Seattle Mariners placed utilityman Brendan Donovan on the seven-day concussion injured list on Sunday, a day after he hit in the head by a baseball in the batting cages. Donovan was a late scratch from the lineup for Saturday night’s 5-4 victory over the Chicago Cubs. Wilson said Sunday that Donovan was hit by a pitch while taking swings pregame.
- Yahoo SportsAug 23, 2026, 6:56 PMMariners replace Brendan Donovan after freak accident in batting cages
The Seattle Mariners will be without Brendan Donovan for the next week.
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