Seattle Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger (ankle) is set to begin a rehab assignment at High-A Everett on Friday. The Everett AquaSox Twitter account announced that Haniger would play three games with the team this weekend. After that, assuming all goes well, we'll likely see Haniger continue his rehab assignment at Triple-A. The 31-year-old has been out since late April due to a Grade 2 high ankle sprain. He only managed to play in nine games before landing on the injured list. He'll be a big addition to the Mariners' lineup once he's ready. Last year, Haniger hit a career-high 39 homers while driving in 100 runs.

Seattle Mariners general manager Jerry Dipoto said he hopes to have outfielders Mitch Haniger (ankle) and Kyle Lewis (concussion) back in the lineup by the end of July. Haniger is slowly progressing but has starting doing some baseball activities, and he'll need to go on a lengthy minor league rehab assignment before returning. The 31-year-old had seven hits (three home runs) in 35 at-bats this year before getting hurt, and he'll return to being a lineup regular once he's activated. Lewis recently started a rehab assignment, but the M's are bringing him along slowly. The 26-year-old has served as the designated hitter in two games so far with High-A Everett, but he'll need to play in the outfield before returning to Seattle. He, too, should be a starting outfielder for the Mariners when he's healthy.

Seattle Mariners outfielder Kyle Lewis (concussion) did some baserunning drills before taking early batting practice on Thursday, and he could be getting closer to a minor league rehab assignment. Outfielder Mitch Haniger (ankle) played catch and also took batting practice, but he's still not running at full speed yet. Lewis appears to be on track to return before Haniger, but there's no guarantee that either player will be back before the All-Star break. Lewis has only had 15 at-bats for Seattle this year, going 4-for-15 (.267) with two home runs and three RBI. Haniger has played in just nine games due to injuries, and he's gone 7-for-35 (.200) with three home runs and seven RBI in 36 plate appearances. Both Lewis and Haniger should be everyday players once they return to Seattle's roster.

Seattle Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger (ankle) has increased his baseball activities lately. He has begun light jogging and on Monday, he was seen playing catch on the field prior to the team's matchup against the Baltimore Orioles. Haniger has been out since late April due to a Grade 2 ankle sprain. The team is currently targeting some time around All-Star break for his return. The 31-year-old only managed to play in nine games this year before landing on the injured list. He was a fantasy stud in 2021, crushing 39 home runs to go along with 100 RBI and 110 runs over 157 games.

Seattle Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger (ankle) has been cleared to begin hitting in the batting cage. This is encouraging news as Haniger works his way back from a Grade 2 ankle sprain. He has not done any running yet, which is likely one of the final steps in his recovery process. The hope is that Haniger is able to return to the starting lineup by the end of the month. Fantasy managers should stay patient with Haniger for a few more weeks.

Seattle Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger (ankle) continues working on building up his strength and doing light activity. Haniger is recovering from a Grade 2 ankle sprain that will likely keep him sidelined until July. The organization is hopeful for Haniger to return in June, but that seems unlikely to happen. He should be an impactful fantasy bat once he does finally get back on the field. Fantasy managers who have an available IR spot should check and see if Haniger is on the waiver wire.

Seattle Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger (ankle) spoke to reporters about his Grade 2 ankle sprain on Tuesday. He gave some context for his timeline, saying "As far as getting back in games, I think like a rough estimate would be from date of injury is 10 to 12 weeks, but at the same time, I've heard it can go on the earlier end and I've also heard on the longer end." The injury first occurred on April 29. So if he indeed winds up missing a total of 10-to-12 weeks, he won't be back until the middle of July or late July. Fellow outfielder Kyle Lewis (knee) is trending toward making his 2022 debut with the team soon and he'll benefit from Haniger's absence as he'll slot in as one of the team's primary outfield/designated hitter options alongside Jarred Kelenic, Julio Rodriguez and Jesse Winker.

Seattle Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger (ankle) is dealing with a Grade 2 high-ankle sprain, per manager Scott Servais. He was placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday. The 31-year-old initially sustained a high-ankle sprain during Friday's loss to the Miami Marlins. Haniger is facing an extended absence, but the official timeline for his recovery has yet to be announced. Dylan Moore should see an uptick in at-bats while Haniger is sidelined and is a speculative add in deep-league formats. Moore popped 12 homers and swiped 21 bags but slashed an abysmal .181/.276/.334 over 377 plate appearances in 2021. The 29-year-old has dual eligibility and qualifies at third base and outfield in most league formats. Moore is hitting .273 with a homer and two RBI over nine games in 2022.

Seattle Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger (ankle) was placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday. He sustained a high-ankle sprain during Friday's loss to the Miami Marlins. After being recently activated from the COVID-19 IL on Friday, the 31-year-old is set to miss weeks. Haniger was off to a slow start, slashing .200/.222/.486 with three home runs and seven RBI over nine games in 2022. Dylan Moore should see an uptick in at-bats while Haniger is sidelined and is a speculative add in deep-league formats. Moore popped 12 homers and swiped 21 bags but slashed an abysmal .181/.276/.334 over 377 plate appearances in 2021.

Seattle Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger left Friday's game with a high ankle sprain. Haniger hurt himself on a swing during the first inning. He wound up picking up a single on that at-bat but was removed by pinch-runner Abraham Toro. After just getting activated from the COVID list earlier in the day, Haniger could miss several more days with a trip to the injured list also a possibility thanks to the ankle issue. Expect the Mariners to provide updates on his ankle after the game on Friday. Haniger is hitting .200 with three homers, three runs, and seven RBI over 36 at-bats.

The Seattle Mariners reinstated outfielder Mitch Haniger from the COVID-19 injured list on Friday and designated right-hander Matt Koch for assignment in a corresponding move. Haniger tested positive for COVID-19 on April 16 and hasn't played since, so fantasy managers shouldn't be too surprised if is slow to get back into a groove at the plate. The 31-year-old should be back in the starting lineup on Friday against Miami Marlins right-hander Elieser Hernandez. Before going on the injured list, Haniger was hitting just .176, but he did have three home runs, seven RBI and three runs scored in his first eight games. Jarred Kelenic had been primarily playing right field with Haniger out.

Seattle Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger (illness) is not in the starting lineup on Thursday against the Tampa Bay Rays. Haniger has been with the team in Tampa this week, but he said on Wednesday that he's not quite 100% and remains on the COVID-19 list. The 31-year-old came down with the virus on April 16 and has been out since, so the Mariners are easing him back into baseball activities. There's a chance that Haniger could be activated from the COVID list and return to Seattle's lineup at some point this weekend. Before getting sick, Haniger was 6-for-34 with three home runs and seven RBI in eight games played. Jesse Winker, Julio Rodriguez and Jarred Kelenic are the M's starting outfielders on Thursday against Rays left-handed opener Jeffrey Springs.

Seattle Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger (illness) was reportedly "going through the motions" to return from the COVID-19 injured list on Tuesday, per interim manager Kristopher Negrn. It was reported that Haniger could be activated on Wednesday after testing positive for COVID-19 on Saturday, but the decision hasn't yet been set in stone. Managers in daily formats should monitor the news as it develops. Haniger has struggled to start the year, slashing just .176/.200/.471 with three home runs, seven RBI, and three runs scored over eight games. He is coming off an excellent 2021 campaign in which he belted 39 HR to go with 100 RBI and a .253/.318/.485 slash line. Once Haniger is cleared to return and gets his bat going, he is a must-start outfield option in all formats.

Seattle Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger (illness) was placed on the COVID-19 injured list after testing positive for the virus on Saturday. The 31-year-old is expected to miss at least the next five days before being cleared to return. He's struggled to start the year, slashing .176/.200/.471 with three home runs, seven RBI, and three runs scored over eight games. Infielder Donovan Walton was recalled in a corresponding move. Dylan Moore should see an uptick in playing time while Haniger is out. Moore is a speculative add in deep-league formats after hitting 12 homers and swiping 21 bags over 126 games in 2021.

Seattle Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger has agreed to a one-year, $7.75 million deal that will allow him and the club to avoid arbitration. The 31-year-old will have a lot to play for this year as he'll be an unrestricted free agent after the 2022 season. Last year, over 157 games, he slashed .253/.318/.486 with 39 home runs, 100 RBI and 110 runs. RotoBaller has him ranked just inside the top-100. He's a great No. 3 outfielder to target or even a potential No. 2 outfielder if you get off to a slow start at the position. The Mariners amped up their offense this offseason, adding Jesse Winker and Eugenio Suarez from the Reds, so Haniger should be in position for some strong counting stats once again.

The Seattle Mariners reportedly haven't approached outfielder Mitch Haniger about a contract extension. "The organization has never approached my representatives or me about an extension," said Haniger. He will become a free agent after the 2022 season and will most likely test the market. The 31-year-old had a career-year in 2021 by setting career highs in home runs and RBI last year. Overall, he slashed .253/.318/.485 with 39 homers, 100 RBI, 110 runs scored, and a stolen base over 691 plate appearances in 2021. According to Ryan Divish of the Seattle Times, Haniger was a late-bloomer and will turn 32 going into his first free-agent year; the Mariners, and most teams, aren't necessarily interested in a contract extension. Seattle also has mega outfield prospect Julio Rodriguez, the team's right fielder of the future. Coming off a career year, Haniger is overvalued at his current ADP of 105.

Seattle Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger almost singlehandedly extended the team's season Saturday as he went 4-for-5 with a home run, five RBI, and a run scored in a 6-4 win over the Los Angeles Angels. He now has 39 home runs and 100 RBI for the season, with four of those homers and 13 of those RBI coming in just his past seven games. He's also hit safely in eight of the last nine games. Haniger has been a major value this fantasy season, and he deserves to climb draft boards entering 2022.

Seattle Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger followed up his two-homer, six-RBI performance Monday with another long ball Tuesday, launching a solo shot to give the Mariners an important insurance run in a 4-2 win over the Oakland Athletics. He also walked in four plate appearances. This home run brings Haniger up to 100 for his career. He's been coming through when it matters most, both for Seattle and for fantasy managers, slashing .261/.346/.521 with nine round-trippers in his last 30 games.

Seattle Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger went deep twice Monday against the Oakland Athletics, delivering two three-run home runs over the left-field fence in a 13-4 victory. Those were the only two hits of Haniger's night as he scored twice and drove in six runs. Haniger now has six home runs in his last 15 games, and he's reached 37 homers, 107 runs, and 94 RBI in exactly 600 at-bats. He's delivered a much stronger, healthier season than could have been expected, and has improved his fantasy stock considerably heading into 2022.

Seattle Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger drove in two runs in Friday's 6-5 win over the Los Angeles Angels, going 1-for-3 with a double, a sacrifice fly and a run scored. Haniger is now up to 87 RBI on the season, and he's slashing .233/.299/.533 with five homers in his last 15 games and 65 plate appearances. Haniger's .251 batting average and .318 on-base percentage are not standout numbers for fantasy managers, but he provides more than enough power and run-scoring to make up for that with 35 long balls and 104 runs scored.