Mariners scratch Brendan Donovan after head injury in batting cages
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 8:53 PM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
Brendan Donovan was scratched from the Seattle Mariners' lineup against the Chicago Cubs after sustaining a head injury in the batting cages. Weston Wilson started at third base in his place. Donovan, who is hitting.277 this season with three home runs, is currently undergoing evaluation. The Mariners face significant infield depth issues, with several players already on the injured list. A follow-up update on Donovan's condition is expected from manager Dan Wilson after the game.
- •Brendan Donovan was scratched from the lineup before the game on August 22.
- •Weston Wilson started at third base as an emergency replacement.
- •Donovan suffered a head injury in the batting cages and is under evaluation.
- •The Mariners’ infield is already depleted with multiple injuries.
- •Manager Dan Wilson will provide an update on Donovan's status after the game.
- 9:21 PMESPN MLB — Mariners place Donovan on 7-day concussion IL
- 3:44 AMYahoo Sports — Mariners Provide Bizarre Brendan Donovan Update After Lineup Scratch vs. Cubs
"The Seattle Mariners scratched infielder Brendan Donovan before their game against the Chicago Cubs. Instead, the start at third base went to Weston Wilson on an emergency basis.The club later provided an update on the 29-year-old’s status during the game. Donovan was hit in the head in the batting cages and is being further evaluated. […] The post Mariners Provide Bizarre Brendan Donovan Update After Lineup Scratch vs. Cubs appeared first on HEAVY.
"The Seattle Mariners will place utilityman Brendan Donovan on the seven-day concussion injured list, manager Dan Wilson said Sunday, a day after the 29-year-old was a late scratch because he was hit in the head by a baseball in the batting cages.
Sources
External links- ESPN MLBAug 23, 2026, 9:21 PMMariners place Donovan on 7-day concussion IL
The Seattle Mariners will place utilityman Brendan Donovan on the seven-day concussion injured list, manager Dan Wilson said Sunday, a day after the 29-year-old was a late scratch because he was hit in the head by a baseball in the batting cages.
- Yahoo SportsAug 23, 2026, 3:44 AMMariners Provide Bizarre Brendan Donovan Update After Lineup Scratch vs. Cubs
The Seattle Mariners scratched infielder Brendan Donovan before their game against the Chicago Cubs. Instead, the start at third base went to Weston Wilson on an emergency basis.The club later provided an update on the 29-year-old’s status during the game. Donovan was hit in the head in the batting cages and is being further evaluated. […] The post Mariners Provide Bizarre Brendan Donovan Update After Lineup Scratch vs. Cubs appeared first on HEAVY.
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