Mariners Lose Player to Injury Before Angels Game

According to Adam Jude of X, general manager Justin Hollander revealed that Refsnyder underwent injections in both knees last week in an effort to reduce the discomfort. Rather than continue playing through the issue, Seattle opted to place him on the injured list and add Kennedy to the active roster.

Kennedy, acquired from San Francisco on Sunday, gives the Mariners a versatile infielder capable of playing multiple positions. His addition provides Seattle with roster flexibility at a time when the club is managing injuries across multiple positions.

Jude also reported that outfielder Luke Raley is playing through a left forearm injury and outfielder Dominic Canzone is managing a hamstring issue. Connor Joe is traveling with the club on the taxi squad in case either player requires an injured list stint. The number of players managing physical issues underscores how taxing the first half has been for Seattle's position player group.

Refsnyder's absence removes an experienced right-handed bat from a lineup already short on healthy options. The club has dropped three consecutive series and enters Monday's opener against the Angels looking to stabilize on both sides of the ball at T-Mobile Park.

Refsnyder will be eligible to return after the minimum 10-day stay. With the AL West race tightening and injuries mounting across the roster, how Seattle navigates the next several weeks could determine whether the Mariners remain a factor in the division race through the second half.