Seattle Mariners right fielder Victor Robles reacts after getting a hit against the Athletics on March 30 at T-Mobile Park. Ryan Sun-Imagn Images

Seattle Mariners Insider Provides Encouraging Update on Injured Outfielder

Originally posted on Seattle Mariners on SI
By Teren Kowatsch | Last updated Jul 29, 2025 3:45 PM ET

The Seattle Mariners are two days away from the MLB trade deadline, which is set to take place at 3 p.m. PT on July 31.

The Mariners have been involved in rumors for several players, including All-Star third baseman Eugenio Suarez and high-leverage relievers. The team could also get a boost to the roster in the form of players returning from injury.

Outfielder Victor Robles has been on the injured list since April 7 due to a left shoulder fracture. He suffered that injury after making a catch against the foul net during a game against the San Francisco Giants on April 6.

Victor Robles exits the game after making an incredible catch. pic.twitter.com/uJb3XG7AFD
— MLB (@MLB) April 6, 2025

Robles has started to resume light baseball activities and posted a video on social media showing him taking swings in the batting cage.

According to a post from Seattle Times reporter Tim Booth, Robles is with Seattle for its current series against the Athletics in Sacramento. Robles has been playing catch during pregame warmups up to 120 feet, per a report from Booth on Monday.

Victor Robles is here with the M's in West Sacramento and looks like he's playing catch out to about 120-feet right now during pregame throwing.
— Tim Booth (@ByTimBooth) July 29, 2025

Robles had a career resurgence with the Mariners in 2024. He was signed by the team June 4, 2024, three days after being released by the Washington Nationals, where he had spent his entire career with prior and won a World Series with in 2019.

Robles became the team's de facto lead-off hitter and carved out a starting role in the outfield last season. He scored 41 runs in 77 games with Seattle and hit 20 doubles and four home runs with 26 RBIs. He slashed .328/.393/.467 with an .860 OPS and stole 30 bases.

Wow. 426 ft. by Victor Robles. It’s GONE.

1-0 Mariners

pic.twitter.com/yvkcsO58YI
— Seattle Mariners ON Tap (@MarinersONTap) August 3, 2024

Robles was awarded for his efforts with a two-year, $9.75 million contract extension with a $9 million club option for 2027.

This season, Robles scored three times in 10 games and hit three doubles with three RBIs before he got hurt. He slashed .273/.283/.341 with a .624 OPS and stole three bases.

Mariners general manager Justin Hollander wasn't able to say for sure whether Robles will return this season, but recent developments are encouraging.

This article first appeared on Seattle Mariners on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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