Brendan Donovan Fantasy Stats

Seattle Mariners infielder/outfielder Brendan Donovan (groin) worked out on Tuesday in Arizona and will go through another workout on Wednesday, according to Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times. The hope is that he will start playing in minor-league rehab games in the rookie-level Arizona Complex League after that. The 29-year-old utility man is making progress, but he's not going to be ready to rejoin Seattle's major-league roster before the end of the first half of the season this Sunday. Depending on how Donovan's rehab assignment goes, though, he could be ready for the start of the second half on Friday, July 17. The former seventh-rounder of the St. Louis Cardinals in 2018 out of the University of South Alabama was expected to be a key contributor for the M's in 2026, but he's managed to play in just 25 games due to injuries, going 23-for-84 (.274) with three homers, eight RBI, nine runs, and a stolen base. Donovan is more attractive in real baseball than fantasy because of his low power/speed ceiling, but he hits for average and is eligible at second base, third base, shortstop, and outfield in Yahoo leagues. He's currently rostered in just under half of Yahoo leagues.

Seattle Mariners infielder/outfielder Brendan Donovan (groin) will start a minor-league rehab assignment on Tuesday, according to Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times. Donovan has been sidelined with a strained left groin since the middle of May, but barring a setback on his rehab assignment, he could return just before the All-Star break and play with the M's next weekend. The 29-year-old former seventh-rounder by the St. Louis Cardinals in 2018 from the University of South Alabama was a first-time All-Star in 2025 in his final year in St. Louis, slashing .287/.353/.422 with a .775 OPS, 10 homers, 50 RBI, 64 runs scored, and three stolen bases in 118 games and 515 plate appearances. Donovan has a limited fantasy ceiling because of his middling power and speed, but his high-contact approach makes him appealing for his high average and on-base percentage, not to mention he's eligible at second base, third base, shortstop, and the outfield in Yahoo leagues. He's currently rostered in just under half of Yahoo leagues.

Seattle Mariners infielder/outfielder Brendan Donovan (groin) will be reevaluated after the team's current homestand and could be nearing a rehab assignment, per Ryan Divish of the Seattle Times. Donovan has been on the 10-day injured list since mid-May due to a left groin strain, but it appears he could be nearing a return around the All-Star break. Across 101 plate appearances in 2026 for Seattle, Donovan has hit .274/.386/.452 with three home runs, eight RBI, nine runs scored, and one stolen base. The 29-year-old does not offer much speed or power upside for fantasy managers, but he's a steady source of batting average when healthy. Seattle will have to shift some pieces around when Donovan returns, as the team's infield picture is crowded following the promotion of shortstop Colt Emerson to the big leagues. Still, Donovan's ability to play multiple positions should keep him in the Mariners lineup on a near-everyday basis once healthy.

Seattle Mariners infielder/outfielder Brendan Donovan (groin) started a running progression on Tuesday, which is the biggest hurdle to clear as he attempts to return from a strained left groin, according to Daniel Kramer of MLB.com. Donovan's running progression is expected to last 10 days to two weeks, so his return to the big-league roster isn't imminent. From there, if he avoids any setbacks, Donovan could go straight into a minor-league rehab assignment. The 29-year-old left-handed hitter has been sidelined since the middle of May, but barring a setback, he will have a shot to rejoin the big-league squad before the All-Star break in mid-July. Donovan is a contact-oriented utility man who was starting regularly at third base for Seattle before his injury, hitting .274 (23-for-84) with three homers and eight RBI in just 25 games played. When he's ready to return, he should return to an everyday role with the M's, which could push infielder J.P. Crawford to the bench. Donovan is currently rostered in just over half of Yahoo leagues.

Seattle Mariners infielder Brendan Donovan (groin) was placed on the 10-day injured list on May 17 due to a left groin strain. Donovan only recently returned from a stint on the injured list, also due to a groin strain, that lasted from April 20 to May 5. Per Ryan Divish of the Seattle Times, Donovan will be receiving two PRP injections, one in his groin and one in his adductor muscle, to aid in his recovery, and the Mariners hope to see him back in two to three weeks. Donovan's presence in the lineup will be missed. In 24 games played this season, he has a healthy triple-slash of .274/.386/.452 with three home runs. His absence clears the way for star prospect Colt Emerson to operate as Seattle's primary third baseman. Emerson was promoted and made his MLB debut on Sunday, going 0-for-2 with a walk and one run scored.

Seattle Mariners infielder/outfielder Brendan Donovan (undisclosed) has been scratched ahead of Saturday's game against the San Diego Padres. Donovan played the entire game on Friday and didn't appear to suffer any injuries. It's unclear why he has been pulled out of the lineup, but the Mariners should provide more information soon. In the meantime, Leo Rivas will cover third base and bat ninth against right-hander Walker Buehler. Fantasy managers should adjust their lineups accordingly ahead of first pitch. They should also check back for another update on Donovan's status. UPDATE: Donovan was scratched due to load management, according to manager Dan Wilson. The German native recently returned from a stint on the injured list with a groin injury, and the Mariners will be careful not to overwork him. Check back to see if he's available for the series finale in Seattle on Sunday night versus the Padres.

Seattle Mariners infielder Brendan Donovan (groin) will be activated from the 10-day injured list before Friday's contest in Chicago against the White Sox, according to Aadm Jude of The Seattle Times. Fantasy managers will be ready to get Donovan back into their starting lineups for the start of the Mariners' series on Friday in Chicago after he missed around three weeks with a groin injury. The 29-year-old German native could have to manage the injury going forward, but for now, he's ready to go and will return to a strong .304/.437/.518 slash line, .954 OPS, three home runs, eight RBI, seven runs scored, and a stolen base in his first 18 games with the organization. Donovan was a first-time All-Star in 2025 in his final season with the St. Louis Cardinals, when he hit .287 (132-for-460) with 10 long balls, 50 RBI, 64 runs, and three steals in 118 games played. He's primarily useful for his defensive versatility in fantasy -- he's eligible at second, third, shortstop, and the outfield -- but has a low ceiling because of his modest power and speed. Donovan has never had more than 14 homers, 73 RBI, or five steals in his four MLB campaigns.

Seattle Mariners infielder Brendan Donovan (groin) isn't expected to be activated on the team's six-game homestand, but he will take part in a two-game minor-league rehab assignment at Double-A Arkansas, beginning on Tuesday, according to Daniel Kramer of MLB.com. If that goes well, Donovan will be activated on Friday, May 8, in Chicago to face the White Sox. He went through an extensive pre-game workout that included agility, fielding, and hitting drills last Friday. Donovan suggested that his groin issue will need to be monitored long-term, and it's likely related to the sports-hernia surgery he had last October. The 29-year-old German native didn't exactly look limited offensively in his first 56 at-bats with the Mariners before landing on the 10-day injured list, as he was hitting .304 (17-for-56) with three homers, eight RBI, seven runs scored, and a stolen base in 18 games played. Donovan doesn't provide much power or speed, but he's useful for his elite contact skills and counting stats in a strong Mariners lineup when he's healthy.

Seattle Mariners manager Dan Wilson said that third baseman Brendan Donovan (groin) is on track to be reinstated from the 10-day injured list on the upcoming homestand, according to Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times. Donovan has been working out and doing some baseball activities in Seattle. The Mariners' next homestand begins on Friday, May 1, against the Kansas City Royals and runs through next Wednesday, May 6. When active, Donovan will serve as Seattle's regular third baseman. In his first 18 games with Seattle to begin the 2026 campaign, Donovan went 17-for-56 (.304) with three home runs, three doubles, eight RBI, seven runs scored, and a stolen base in 71 plate appearances. The 29-year-old German native has very little power or speed, but he's useful in fantasy for his elite contact abilities and high batting average. He was a first-time All-Star in 2025 with the St. Louis Cardinals, hitting .287 (132-for-460) with only 10 home runs, 50 RBI, and three steals in 118 games played. Donovan should be back in the M's starting nine at some point this weekend against KC.

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.