Report: Mariners’ Bryce Miller to return from IL, start Tuesday

Seattle Mariners pitcher Bryce Miller will be activated from the injured list to start Tuesday’s game against the Philadelphia Phillies, according to MLB.com’s Daniel Kramer.

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Miller, who has been working his way back from elbow issues, completed three rehab starts at Triple-A Tacoma. He posted a 4.05 ERA in 13 1/3 innings with the Rainiers, totaling 15 strikeouts and three walks.

The 26-year-old right-hander has been limited to just 10 starts this season while spending two stints on the IL with elbow inflammation. He initially landed on the 15-day IL in mid-May. He returned to make two starts, but then landed on the IL again following his last outing on June 6.

Miller has a 5.73 ERA in 48 2/3 innings with the Mariners this year, recording 39 strikeouts and 23 walks.

Miller entered Seattle’s starting rotation in May 2023 before emerging as one of the better pitchers in the American League in 2024. Last year, Miller ranked fifth in the AL in ERA (2.94), third in WHIP (0.98), third in opponents’ batting average (.200) and tied for 10th in quality starts (18).

With Miller’s return, the Mariners would have all five top starting pitchers back in the rotation together for the first time this season. Logan Gilbert and George Kirby also missed time with injuries earlier this year.

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