Mariners Game #33 Preview and Discussion: KCR at SEA, 5/1
The Seattle Mariners host the Kansas City Royals in a matchup featuring pitchers Bryan Woo and Cole Ragans. Woo returns to the rotation after an uneventful skip, while Ragans looks to overcome early-season control issues. Rob Refsnyder sits due to injury, and Matt Brash has been placed on the IL with a lat issue.
- ▪Bryan Woo previously faced the Royals once in 2024, allowing one run over 5.1 innings with five strikeouts.
- ▪Cole Ragans has a 15.7% walk rate in 2026, the third-highest among pitchers with at least 20 innings pitched.
- ▪Matt Brash is on the IL with a lat injury, and Josh Simpson has been called up to replace him in the bullpen.
- ▪Rob Refsnyder is resting due to being "a little banged up," giving Connor Joe another start.
- ▪Brendan Donovan's return to the team has been delayed until the next road trip.
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