Mariners’ Bryce Miller brings the heat in 1st rehab outing

Seattle Mariners right-hander Bryce Miller brought the heat in his first rehab start at Triple-A Tacoma, topping out at 98.7 mph during a 33-pitch outing against Sacramento on Saturday night at Cheney Stadium.

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Miller eclipsed 98 mph four times on Saturday night, including a 98.7 mph four-seamer that was faster than any pitch he’s thrown in an MLB regular-season or postseason game since reaching the major leagues in 2023, according to Statcast.

Miller threw just two 98 mph pitches over his first three MLB seasons – a 98.3 mph fastball in the 2025 American League Championship Series and a 98 mph fastball in May 2023 of his rookie season.

As for Miller’s stat line, he allowed three runs and four hits in 1 2/3 innings on Saturday night. He struck out two batters and walked one. All four hits came in the second inning, when he surrendered three singles and a two-run double.

Miller opened the season on the injured list after straining his left oblique early in spring training.

Mariners general manager Justin Hollander said Friday that Miller likely needs a full 30-day buildup before rejoining the big league club, due to the fact he only made one start in spring training.

Hollander said Miller would have a 30-pitch limit in his first two rehab starts. The plan is for Miller to bounce between Tacoma and High-A Everett in order to remain in the area through the rehab process.

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