Mariners Game #48 Preview and Discussion: 5/17/26, SDP at SEA

The Mariners are trying to avoid being swept by the Padres for the season, having failed to win a single game against them so far while losing possession of the prized Vedder Cup guitar. Thoughts and prayers to Pete Woodworth. George Kirby will take the mound for the Mariners as Seattle’s last hope for a single win against the Padres this season.

Lineups:

Not to spoil the “news” section here, but there’s no shiny lineup graphic because we had a last minute change. See if you can spot the difference!

News:

In an earlier iteration of today’s lineup, Brendan Donovan was out but Leo Rivas was playing third base. Earlier today, Dan Wilson was asked about Donovan being out of the lineup again today and said the team is managing him day to day, but wouldn’t rule out the possibility Donovan could be available as a pinch hitter. That possibility evaporated shortly pregame, when Donovan was placed on the 10-day IL with a groin strain, and the Mariners announced they are summoning their top prospect, infielder Colt Emerson, from Tacoma. Read more here.

In other injury news, Gabe Speier threw a bullpen today and it appeared to go well. Matt Brash is in Tacoma today making a rehab outing.

Game Information:

Game time: 4:20 PT

Television: NBC or Peacock, or as Alex Mayer called it, “Big NBC,” with the Sunday Night Baseball crew: Jason Benetti and Jake Peavy, joined by Ryan Rowland-Smith

Radio: ESPN Radio with Roxy Bernstein and Doug Glanville, and Seattle Sports 710 AM with Rick Rizzs and Gary Hill Jr.