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Mariners Make Logan Gilbert Announcement After Velocity Dip

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Chris M. Licata | Last updated Jun 7, 2025 11:55 AM ET

Despite another spectacular home run-saving catch by Julio Rodriguez, the Seattle Mariners dropped their series opener 5-4 to the Los Angeles Angels on Friday night.

However, they may soon have some reinforcements on the way as they try to keep pace with the AL West-leading Houston Astros.

Seattle ace Logan Gilbert continues to work his way back from a right elbow flexor strain, which has shelved him since late April. During his second rehab outing on Wednesday, the 28-year-old threw 60 pitches across three innings, allowing five hits, one walk, one hit batter and two earned runs.

SI's Teren Kowatsch noted that, "He touched 96.8 mph on his fastball in the first inning, but his velocity dipped to just under 94 mph at the end of his outing. His average velocity was 95.4 mph."

Logan Gilbert’s fourth inning four-seam fastball velocity is noticeably lower than it was at the beginning of the game. Not suggesting that’s an issue. Just a nerd pointing out numbers. #Mariners pic.twitter.com/4LN4gHACbe
— Luke Arkins (@luke_arkins) June 5, 2025

However, Gilbert acknowledged afterward he "wasn't concerned" about it, as reported by The Seattle Times' Adam Jude.

On Friday, Mariners manager Dan Wilson announced Friday that Gilbert will make "at least" one more rehab start with the Triple-A Tacoma Rainiers, according to MLB.com's Daniel Kramer.

Kramer added that while the date has not yet been confirmed, "it'd likely be on Tuesday."

If that outing were to go well, it could put Gilbert on track to rejoin his Seattle teammates for the Mariners' upcoming six-game homestand against the Cleveland Guardians and Boston Red Sox.

Through his first six big-league starts this season, the Mariners ace has posted a sparkling 2.37 ERA and 0.79 WHIP across 30 1/3 innings with 44 strikeouts.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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