Elias tossed 5.2 innings and did not factor into the decision in Sunday's extra-inning loss to the Twins. He allowed two earned runs, six hits, and posted a 6:3 K:BB ratio in the game.

While Elias' innings were limited by the 105 pitches he threw Sunday, Elias held his own in his first start with the Mariners this season. He figures to remain in the rotation until Hisashi Iwakuma (shoulder) is ready to return.

Elias has been recalled from Triple-A Tacoma and will make the start Sunday against the Twins, MLB.com's Greg Johns reports.

He'll assume the rotation spot of Hisashi Iwakuma (shoulder), who was placed on the disabled list Friday. Elias was a respectable back-end rotation arm over his 29 starts last season for the Mariners, posting a 3.85 ERA, 1.31 WHIP, and striking out 143 batters over 163.2 innings.

Elias will be called up to start Sunday for the injured Hisashi Iwakuma, the Tacoma News Tribune reports.

Elias has not pitched well thus far at Triple-A Tacoma. He has an 8.04 ERA after getting hammered in his three starts. He's walked seven in 15.2 innings with 12 strikeouts. Iwakuma is on the DL, though, Elias could see a few starts with the Mariners.

Elias was optioned to Triple-A Tacoma on Sunday, Bub Dutton of the Tacoma News Tribune reports.

Elias wasn't scheduled in the next round of Cactus League starts, foreshadowing his move back to Triple-A. The move likely locks in Taijuan Walker as the team's fifth starter by default, but Elias will likely be the next man up should one of the starters go down with an injury.

Elias is not listed on the next round of Cactus League starts, which likely means he lost the fifth-starter job to Taijuan Walker, the Seattle Times reports.

The Mariners have not named a winner yet, but the schedule is a pretty good indication. Elias didn't lose the competition as much as Walker won it. Elias pitched well, but he seemed likely all along that Walker would win the job. Elias will go to Triple-A and likely be called up at some point when either injuries or ineffectiveness hit the rotation.

Elias turned in another good outing Friday in his bid to land the fifth starter's job, allowing two runs -- one earned -- on five hits and two walks in four innings. He struck out four.

Elias has pitched well this spring, but fellow competitor Taijuan Walker has not allowed a run in four starts. Both pitchers likely will get one more spring start. While Walker looks to be the favorite, manager Lloyd McClendon said neither has an edge.

Elias threw two scoreless innings Thursday in his spring debut, allowing three hits and a walk with no strikeouts against the Padres.

Elias, who posted a 3.85 ERA in 29 starts last year for the Mariners, is competing for the fifth spot in the rotation with Taijuan Walker and Erasmo Ramirez. The Mariners probably hope prized-prospect Walker definitively claims the job. Ramirez, though, is out of options, so perhaps that becomes the deciding factor because the team wouldn't want to lose him to waivers. Either way, it seems Elias is really going to have to impress to earn the job. Even if he's sent to Triple-A to start the year, he'll be up at some point this year when injuries or ineffectiveness hit.

Elias (elbow) will compete for the fifth starter job this spring, the team's official site reports.

It appears as though J.A. Happ will begin the year in the rotation, leaving Elias to compete with Taijuan Walker and Erasmo Ramirez for the final spot. Elias was a pleasant surprise last season for the Mariners before elbow soreness slowed him down in the second half. If he fails to earn a rotation spot, it's possible that he'll remain stretched out a depth option at Triple-A Tacoma.

Elias (elbow) is expected to be ready for spring training, CBS Sports reports.

Elias is no longer suffering from elbow soreness that forced him to be shut down in October after he missed the last two weeks of the season. The 26-year-old posted a 3.85 ERA in 29 starts in his first season in the majors in 2014, and after completing a throwing program over the offseason he should be in line to compete for a spot in the starting rotation in the spring.

Elias (elbow) has a strained left flexor bundle and will be out 4-6 weeks, ESPN 740 AM in Seattle reports.

Elias began experiencing elbow stiffness last week and was initially ruled out for the season. However, word surfaced that he could potentially return in a relief role, though an MRI on Monday revealed the strain, which will sideline him for at least a month. Elias concludes the 2014 season with a solid 10-12 record to go with a 3.85 ERA over 163.2 total innings.

Elias (elbow) could potentially pitch out of the bullpen this season if his MRI results come back clean, MLB.com's Greg Johns reports.

Even if the tests yield favorable results, Elias won't start another game this year, so any potential fantasy value will likely be limited. The lefty was forced out of last Tuesday's contest after three innings due to elbow stiffness, and the Mariners wasted no time in sending him for an MRI. Elias has already thrown 163.2 innings this season, but it sounds like the team is open to getting him just a little more work in 2014.

Elias (elbow) is done for the season, but there's still no word as to who will start Sunday for the Mariners, although Taijuan Walker is the obvious choice, the Seattle Times' Ryan Divish reports.

Elias left Tuesday's game after three innings with elbow stiffness, so it's no surprise that he won't be able to return with less than two weeks left in the regular season. Walker is worth a speculatory add in deeper leagues.

Elias left Tuesday's game after three innings with left elbow stiffness, MLB.com's Greg Johns reports.

The removal was said to be for precautionary reasons, but it's still worth following if you were hoping to get two starts out of Elias this week. He gave up two earned runs on five hits and one walk in the three innings against the Halos before leaving with the ailment.

Elias pitched six innings, allowing just one run on six hits and two walks, while striking out four in a no-decision Tuesday against the Astros.

While he has allowed just 13 runs (11 earned) in his last nine starts, he has only completed 47.2 innings in that stretch. In fact, he has pitched into the seventh inning only five times in his 28 starts this year. Still, for a rookie with 3.81 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and a 142:63 K:BB in 160.2 innings, it could be a lot worse. His next scheduled start is set for Monday on the road against the Angels.

Elias (10-12) picked up the win Thursday in Texas, allowing one run on seven hits over five innings. He struck out one, walked one and hit a batter.

Not the sharpest of outings for the rookie, who didn't show much in the way of bat-missing skills in this one, but the Seattle offense delivered a 10-run outburst. Nonetheless, Elias has been pitching pretty well overall, as he's allowed two or fewer earned runs in eight consecutive outings. However, he's only finished six innings once in that span. Elias lines up to make his next start Tuesday at home against the Astros.

Elias allowed six hits, two walks, and three runs- two earned- while striking out five in six innings in Saturday's loss to the Nationals.

Elias pitched on three days rest and allowed a two run homer by Jayson Werth in the first inning, but he bounced back to pitch six innings, the most he's pitched since June 28.

Elias will start Saturday in place of Chris Young, who was moved back to Tuesday, Ryan Divish of the Seattle Times reports.

The reason for the switch is unclear, but Elias will take the bump two days earlier than initially scheduled. He will be pitching on just three days rest instead of the normal four, but the move is likely more related to Young than it is Elias.

Elias allowed a run on three hits with four walks and six strikeouts over five innings in a loss to the Rangers on Monday.

Elias has very good stuff and is striking out 8.27 batter per nine innings, but it's the walks that are hurting him in his last two starts. The young lefty issues 3.63 free passes per nine and could be a force with improved command. Elias will pitch Monday in Oakland.

Elias lost Monday against the Phillies as he pitched four innings and allowed one run, three hits and six walks to go along with four strikeouts.

Elias didn't have very good control Monday, but at least he was able to limit the damage to one run. He is having his next turn in the rotation skipped already and the Mariners may skip another start or two of his down the stretch if they can.

After making the start Monday vs. the Phillies, Elias will have his next turn skipped, Bob Dutton of the Tacoma News Tribune reports.

The Mariners will have an off day in their schedule Thursday, allowing them to push back one of their weaker starters in Elias in favor of pushing up one of their stronger ones in Hisashi Iwakuma. The team will have another off day in their schedule next week, so it's possible that Elias could be passed over yet again.