Mariners shift Bryce Miller to bullpen ahead of final weeks
MLB Trade Rumors • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 1:23 AM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026
The Seattle Mariners have announced that Bryce Miller will transition to a bullpen role, as confirmed by manager Dan Wilson. This decision comes as the team evaluates its pitching strategies during the final five weeks of the season. Miller has expressed his thoughts on the change, indicating the day felt unusual. The Mariners previously considered various options, including a six-man rotation and piggybacking strategies, before ultimately deciding to alter Miller's role.
- •Bryce Miller moves from starting pitcher to bullpen.
- •Manager Dan Wilson announced the change on August 29.
- •The Mariners are looking to adjust strategies for the remaining games.
- •Miller expressed that it felt like a strange day.
- 3:06 AMMLB Trade Rumors — Mariners Temporarily Move Bryce Miller To Bullpen - MLB Trade Rumors
- 1:23 AMThe Seattle Times — Mariners shake up role for starting pitcher: 'Definitely a weird day' - The Seattle Times
"The Mariners have moved Bryce Miller to the bullpen, manager Dan Wilson said Friday. Here's the reasoning behind the decision and Miller's reaction.
"Struggling Mariners right-hander Bryce Miller will make a temporary move to the bullpen. Read more at MLBTR.
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External links- MLB Trade RumorsAug 29, 2026, 3:06 AMMariners Temporarily Move Bryce Miller To Bullpen - MLB Trade Rumors
Struggling Mariners right-hander Bryce Miller will make a temporary move to the bullpen. Read more at MLBTR.
- The Seattle TimesAug 29, 2026, 1:23 AMMariners shake up role for starting pitcher: 'Definitely a weird day' - The Seattle Times
The Mariners have moved Bryce Miller to the bullpen, manager Dan Wilson said Friday. Here's the reasoning behind the decision and Miller's reaction.
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