Impact Speier has regressed this season, most notably in the control department where he's walked 12 in 19.2 innings. He's being sent out in favor of a fresh bullpen arm.
JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE
GABE SPEIER #55 - PITCHER - SEATTLE MARINERS
0-2 W-L •
1.42 WHIP •
5.95 ERA
0-2 W-L
1.42 WHIP
5.95 ERA
Optioned to Triple-A The Mariners optioned Speier to Triple-A Tacoma on Tuesday.
Optioned to Triple-A The Mariners optioned Speier to Triple-A Tacoma on Tuesday.
Impact Speier has regressed this season, most notably in the control department -- he's issued 12 walks in 19.2 innings. He's being sent out in favor of a fresh bullpen arm.
JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE
Returns from IL The Mariners reinstated Speier (shoulder) from the 15-day injured list Friday.
Impact A left rotator cuff strain sent Speier to the injured list in the beginning of June, and he'll now return to the Mariners' bullpen after throwing two shutout innings during his rehab assignment. The 29-year-old reliever posted a 6.06 ERA and 1.47 WHIP across 16.1 frames before getting hurt, so he'll likely be limited to middle relief as he re-adjusts to facing major-league hitters. Mike Baumann was DFA'd in a corresponding move.
JULY 19 • ROTOWIRE
Returns from IL The Mariners reinstated Speier (shoulder) from the 15-day injured list Friday.
Impact A left rotator cuff strain sent Speier to the injured list in the beginning of June, and he'll now return to the Mariners' bullpen after throwing two shutout innings during his rehab assignment. The 29-year-old reliever posted a 6.06 ERA and 1.47 WHIP across 16.1 frames before getting hurt, and he'll likely be limited to middle relief. Mike Baumann was DFA'd in a corresponding move.
JULY 19 • ROTOWIRE
Scoreless rehab inning Monday Speier (shoulder) started the ACL Mariners' loss to the ACL Giants on Monday, firing a scoreless inning during which he allowed a hit and did not record any walks or strikeouts.
Impact Speier got through the opening frame with minimal trouble while completing his second scoreless inning in as many rehab outings. The left-hander completed the first installment of his assignment with Triple-A Tacoma, and previous reports indicated Speier was likely to be activated ahead of the start of the second half of the season Friday if Monday's appearance didn't produce any setbacks.
JULY 16 • ROTOWIRE
Works one inning in rehab debut Speier (shoulder) fired a scoreless inning in Triple-A Tacoma's loss to Albuquerque on Friday, allowing two hits and a walk without recording a strikeout.
Impact Speier was also credited with the hold during his 14-pitch frame, which saw him locate half of his offerings for strikes. The left-hander is now slated to move down to the Mariners' AZL team for his next rehab appearance Monday, after which he'll be evaluated for likely activation coming out of the All-Star break.
JULY 13 • ROTOWIRE
Rehab appearances set Speier (shoulder) emerged from throwing live batting practice Petco Park on Tuesday feeling healthy and will make rehab appearances Thursday and Monday, MLB.com reports.
Impact Speier will actually kick off his rehab assignment with Triple-A Tacoma in Albuquerque on Thursday before moving down to the Mariners' Arizona Complex League team for Monday's outing. If both appearances go well, Speier will likely be activated ahead of Seattle's first series coming out of the All-Star break against the Astros, which begins July 19.
JULY 11 • ROTOWIRE
Live BP upcoming Speier (shoulder) is slated to throw a live batting practice either Tuesday or Wednesday, after which a decision will be made on whether he'll begin a rehab assignment, MLB.com rep...
Impact Speier has been in a throwing progression since late June, but the imminent live batting practice session will mark his first time facing hitters since May 29. The southpaw will presumably need to make at least a couple of appearances with a minor-league affiliate due the length of his absence, making a pre-All-Star-break return increasingly unlikely.
JULY 9 • ROTOWIRE
Bullpen session set Speier (shoulder) will throw a bullpen session Tuesday, MLB.com reports.
Impact The left-hander was able to throw off a mound Saturday without issue, and he'll continue advancing in his recovery with Tuesday's session. Speier may need to throw only a couple of bullpen sessions before he's deemed ready for a rehab assignment, although further clarity should be gleaned following Tuesday's activity.
JULY 1 • ROTOWIRE
Throwing off mound Saturday Speier (shoulder) is set to throw off a mound Saturday, Shannon Drayer of SeattleSports.com reports.
Impact Speier will pitch off a mound for the first time since being being placed on the IL on June 1, marking a significant step in his recovery from a shoulder strain. He'll likely need to complete a few bullpen sessions before being sent on a minor-league rehab assignment.
JUNE 28 • ROTOWIRE
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Managing neck issue Speier is dealing with neck discomfort but plans to be available to pitch Sunday against the Brewers, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.
Impact Speier pitched through the discomfort Saturday but issued two walks while recording just one out, so the Mariners may play it safe and give him a day or two to rest up. It doesn't appear to be a serious concern at this point, and the left-hander should be considered day-to-day.
APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE
Takes second loss Saturday Speier (2-2) took the extra-innings loss against the Dodgers on Saturday, allowing three runs (two earned) on a hit and a walk over one-third of an inning. He struck out one.
Impact Speier got seven of his nine pitches into the strike zone, but he allowed a go-ahead RBI single to Max Muncy that snapped a 1-1 tie and was subsequently charged with an additional run when Chris Taylor singled Muncy in following Speier's exit. The outing marked Speier's second straight allowing a run after a brief four-appearance scoreless streak, but he's still been serviceable for fantasy managers with 17 holds and a 10.3 K/9 across his 64 appearances.
SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Grabs first career save Speier picked up the save Sunday against the Astros. He allowed one hit while striking out two over a scoreless inning.
Impact The Mariners turned to Speier in the ninth after Matt Brash and Andres Munoz each pitched earlier in the contests. The 28-year-old left-hander struck out Yordan Alvarez and Yainer Diaz before working around a two-out single to close out a 7-6 win. Speier hasn't allowed a run in his last 13 appearances (11.1 innings). His ERA is down to 3.16 this season with a 0.94 WHIP and 46:6 K:BB across 42.2 innings. While Munoz still figures to see the majority of save chances in Seattle, Speier has proven to be a strong high-leverage option, particularly against left-handers.
AUGUST 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Gets second win Saturday Speier (2-1) recorded the win over the Angels on Saturday, retiring the only batter he faced on a strikeout to close out the fifth inning.
Impact What might seem like an easy win on the surface actually took some doing from Speier. The southpaw worked through an eight-pitch encounter with Shohei Ohtani that saw the two-way star work the count to 3-2 before fouling off a pair of sinkers and finally go down looking, leaving men stranded on second and third in the process. Speier has proven a highly effective addition to the Mariners bullpen, now posting eight consecutive scoreless appearances and generating an impressive 20:2 K:BB to go along with a 2.38 ERA, 0.84 WHIP and seen holds across 22.2 innings.
JUNE 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Recalled from Triple-A Speier was recalled from Triple-A Tacoma by Seattle on Saturday.
Impact Speier replaces Robbie Ray, as Ray was placed on the 15-day injured list with a left flexor strain. The southpaw will give the Mariners a left-handed option in the bullpen and likely work in low-leverage situations while with Seattle.
APRIL 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Heading to Triple-A Speier was optioned to Triple-A Tacoma on Sunday, Shannon Drayer of Seattle Sports 710 AM reports.
Impact The left-hander was claimed off waivers by the Mariners in November and will debut for the organization at the Triple-A level. Speier had a 2.33 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and 14:5 K:BB over 19.1 innings with Kansas City last year, so he could certainly work his way into Seattle's bullpen mix at some point in 2023.
MARCH 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Solid results in spring Speier has a 4.76 ERA, 0.88 WHIP and 8:0 K:BB across 5.2 innings over six Cactus League appearances.
Impact Speier's slightly elevated ERA is almost exclusively the byproduct of having allowed two earned runs on three hits across one inning against the Angels on Monday, as he's been highly effective otherwise. Speier has given up just an earned run on two hits over 4.2 frames in his other five Cactus League outings, a caliber of performance similar to that which produced the 2.00 ERA and 1.15 WHIP he put together in 27 innings over 24 appearances for the Royals over the 2021 and 2022 seasons.
MARCH 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Mariners add pitchers Gabe Speier, Easton McGee to roster
The Seattle Mariners claimed left-handed pitcher Gabe Speier off waivers from Kansas City and acquired right-handed pitcher Easton McGee from Boston in exchange for cashNOVEMBER 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nabbed by M's The Mariners claimed Speier off waivers from the Royals on Wednesday.
Impact Speier provides the Mariners with an extra left-handed option out of the bullpen heading into 2023, though he's likely to settle for a low-leverage role if he earns a spot on the Opening Day roster. He made 19 appearances for Kansas City in 2022, logging a 2.33 ERA and 1.09 WHIP while striking out 14 in 19.1 innings.
NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
