Brendan Donovan Fantasy Stats

The Seattle Mariners announced on Monday that they placed infielder/outfielder Brendan Donovan (groin) on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to April 18) with a left-groin muscle strain and selected infielder Will Wilson's contract from Triple-A Tacoma in a corresponding move. The M's sent the 29-year-old to the IL after he missed the last two games with his groin injury. It remains to be seen if Donovan will be ready to return when he's eligible to be reinstated on April 28. In Donovan's absence, infielder Leo Rivas should see the majority of the playing time at the hot corner in Seattle. Fantasy managers will be hoping that Donovan's IL stint doesn't get in the way of his hot start at the plate. Following his first All-Star selection in 2025 in his final year in St. Louis, he is hitting .304 (17-for-56) with three home runs, three doubles, eight RBI, seven runs scored, and a steal in 18 games played. Donovan is good for runs scored and a stable average, but his modest power/speed numbers give him a low fantasy baseball ceiling.

Seattle Mariners second baseman Brendan Donovan (undisclosed) left Friday night's game early against the division-rival Texas Rangers at T-Mobile Park with an undisclosed injury, according to Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times. Donovan was replaced by infielder Leo Rivas at third base after going 0-for-2 out of the leadoff spot before hitting the showers. We should have an update on the 29-year-old's injury soon. Even if he escapes with a minor injury and is day-to-day, we wouldn't be surprised if he's held out of Game 2 of the series in Seattle on Saturday. Donovan continues to make a lot of contact at the plate in his first year with the M's, as he entered Friday's game slashing .315/.449/.537 with a .986 OPS, three home runs, eight RBI, seven runs scored, and a stolen base in 17 games played. Donovan doesn't provide much power, but he's useful for runs, average, and on-base percentage atop a potent Seattle lineup. If he were to miss time moving forward, Rivas could become the team's primary option at the keystone.

Seattle Mariners infielder/outfielder Brendan Donovan (illness) remains out of the starting lineup ahead of Saturday's game against the Houston Astros. Donovan sat out of Friday's game due to an illness, and it appears he'll miss at least one more day because of the issue. Mariners' manager Dan Wilson hinted that Donovan would be available for Monday's series finale against Houston. Fantasy managers should consider Donovan as day-to-day. Leo Rivas will bat ninth and cover third base versus right-hander Lance McCullers Jr. on Saturday.

Seattle Mariners infielder Brendan Donovan (groin) is starting at third base and batting leadoff for Monday's series opener against the division-rival Texas Rangers and right-hander Jacob deGrom at Globe Life Field, according to MLB.com. A left-groin injury kept Donovan from playing in the final two games of the series versus the Los Angeles Angels over the weekend, but the 29-year-old is back now in a tough matchup against deGrom, whom he's gone hitless against in three career at-bats. With Donovan back in the fold for Seattle, Leo Rivas is moving from third back to shortstop. Donovan's fantasy managers will hope that he can pick up where he left off in the early going in 2026 in his first year with the M's. He has so far gone 10-for-27 (.370) with two home runs, four RBI, four runs scored, and a stolen base in eight games. Donovan was a first-time All-Star in 2025 in his last year with the Cardinals, but he has a limited fantasy ceiling with modest power and speed.

Seattle Mariners infielder Brendan Donovan (groin) is dealing with some soreness in his groin area and underwent imaging on Saturday, according to Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times. The Mariners hope to have a better idea on his situation when the medical staff examines the results of his tests. For now, he's being considered day-to-day after leaving Friday's game early against the Los Angeles Angels. The 29-year-old did not play in Saturday's game against the Angels and will most likely be held out of the series finale on Sunday, too, but this doesn't appear to be a serious injury for the Mariners' new infielder. In his first eight games with Seattle this year, Donovan has gone 10-for-27 (.370) with two home runs, two doubles, four RBI, four runs scored, a stolen base, four walks, and six strikeouts in 33 plate appearances. Donovan doesn't have a ton of power for fantasy managers, but he can be useful in points leagues as a counting-stat aggregator as an everyday player in the Mariners' strong lineup.

Seattle Mariners infielder Brendan Donovan (leg) is out of the starting lineup ahead of Saturday's game against the Los Angeles Angels. Donovan is being held out of this game after exiting Friday's contest due to leg discomfort. The Mariners haven't given a clear timetable on Donovan's return, but hopefully it'll be a short absence. While he's out, Luke Raley will take over in the leadoff spot, while Leo Rivas covers third base against right-hander Jack Kochanowicz on Saturday. Fantasy managers should check back ahead of first pitch on Sunday for another update on Donovan.

Seattle Mariners third baseman Brendan Donovan (leg) exited after landing awkwardly while trying to beat out a throw at first base in the seventh inning of Friday's game against the Los Angeles Angels. Manager Dan Wilson told Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times that Donovan had discomfort "somewhere in his leg" and will be re-evaluated on Saturday. It's too early to tell whether the third baseman will be in the starting lineup for Saturday evening's contest against the Halos, but it sounds like there's at least a chance he needs some time off. That would be unfortunate news for the Mariners and Donovan, who is slashing .370/.485/.667 with two home runs, four RBI, a 12.1% walk rate, and 18.2% strikeout rate, and 237 wRC+ through eight games. If he's forced to miss any time, Leo Rivas could get into the lineup on a more consistent basis.

Seattle Mariners third baseman Brendan Donovan was highly productive at the plate during the first series of the regular season. Across four games, he went 6-for-14 with one double, two home runs, and four RBI. He also added two walks, two hit by pitches, and four strikeouts. The 29-year-old is on pace for the best home run output of his career, and it's also been encouraging to see his walk rate improve, albeit over a small sample size. Defensively, the 29-year-old is still adapting to third base, where he hadn't previously played since 2024. He has 0 OAA and 0 FRV at the hot corner, but he has already made an error. In most fantasy leagues, Donovan has eligibility as a middle infielder and outfielder. He currently ranks #23 among second basemen in RotoBaller's latest fantasy baseball rankings.

MLB.com's Daniel Kramer writes that Seattle Mariners utility man Brendan Donovan, who was acquired from the St. Louis Cardinals earlier this week in a three-team trade, will play all over the field based on matchups, according to sources familiar with the club's thinking. The 2025 All-Star is expected to enter spring training as the primary third baseman, but it could change based on positional competitions, specifically among infielders Cole Young and Colt Emerson, Seattle's first-round picks in 2022 and 2023, respectively. Donovan's presence as an option all around the infield could benefit both Young and Emerson long term and take pressure off them to perform right away in 2026. Donovan, who had an .853 OPS against righties and a .614 OPS against lefties last year, won't be in a platoon. In addition to playing every day, Donovan will be the M's leadoff hitter. The 29-year-old rarely strikes out (13% K rate in 2025), but his lack of power and speed severely limit his fantasy appeal in mixed leagues.

The Seattle Mariners are officially acquiring infielder/outfielder Brendan Donovan from the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday in a three-team trade that will include third baseman Ben Williamson going to the Tampa Bay Rays and pitching prospect Jurrangelo Cijntje going to the Cardinals, a source told Joel Sherman of the New York Post. Donovan has mostly played second base in St. Louis in his four years in the big leagues, but he can also play third, shortstop, and the outfield, giving Seattle some positional versatility. In his new digs, Donovan will most likely play third base and is a candidate to hit atop the batting order for the M's. The 29-year-old was a first-time All-Star in 2025 with the Cards, but he could have had an even bigger season if not for toe and groin injuries that limited him to 118 games. Donovan slashed .287/.353/.422 with a .775 OPS, 10 homers, 50 RBI, and 64 runs. He makes plenty of contact and can hit for average, but outside of that, he's not a great fantasy baseball asset with limited power and speed.