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Mariners Activate Speier, Option Davila in Bullpen Shake-Up
27 May
Summary
- Gabe Speier returns to the Mariners' bullpen after injury.
- Nick Davila was optioned to Tacoma after a scoreless debut.
- Speier's return follows a career-high workload in 2025.
The Seattle Mariners announced on Tuesday, May 27, 2026, that pitcher Gabe Speier has been activated from the 15-day injured list. In a corresponding move, pitcher Nick Davila has been optioned.
Speier, a left-handed reliever, has rejoined the team after rehabilitation assignments. He has been a significant part of Seattle's bullpen, posting a 2.92 ERA and a 3.64 FIP over 12.1 innings in 15 appearances this season. His performance in 2025, which included a career-high 83 appearances and 69.1 innings pitched, may have contributed to recent shoulder issues.
Nick Davila, a 27-year-old rookie, did not allow any runs during his 7.1 innings pitched across seven outings for the Mariners. Despite his 0.00 ERA, his peripherals, including a 4.43 FIP and a higher walk rate than strikeouts, suggest room for improvement. Davila successfully navigated out of trouble in each of his appearances and is expected to be a priority recall for the bullpen.
