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Mariners scratch Brendan Donovan after head injury in batting cages

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 3:44 AM

Last updated Aug 23, 2026

Mariners scratch Brendan Donovan after head injury in batting cages

Summary

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.

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Status Watch

•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.

Latest Updates

3:44 AMYahoo Sports — Mariners Provide Bizarre Brendan Donovan Update After Lineup Scratch vs. Cubs

What they're saying

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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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