LHP Gabe Speier placed on 15-day Injured List; RHP Cole Wilcox optioned to Triple-A Tacoma

SEATTLE – Seattle Mariners Executive Vice President & General Manager of Baseball Operations Justin Hollander announced today the following roster moves:

• Josh Simpson (#37), LHP, recalled from Triple-A Tacoma.
• José Suarez (#62), LHP, reports to club.
• Gabe Speier, LHP, placed on 15-day Injured List (left shoulder inflammation, retroactive to May 3).
• Cole Wilcox, RHP, optioned to Triple-A Tacoma.

The Mariners 40-man roster remains full at 40 players.

Simpson, 28, was previously recalled on May 1 and did not appear in a game before being optioned to Triple-A Tacoma on May 2. He has made 9 appearances for the Rainiers this season, posting a 0.96 ERA (1 ER, 9.1 IP) with 12 strikeouts and 6 walks. The left-hander was acquired by Seattle from the Miami Marlins in exchange for cash considerations on Feb. 16 and spent time with the Mariners in Spring Training this year.

He made 31 appearances in the Majors for Miami in 2025, going 4-2 with a 7.34 ERA (25 ER, 30.2 IP) with 36 strikeouts and 22 walks. He made his big league debut on June 21 and recorded his first win five days later, on June 26.

Simpson was originally selected by the Marlins in the 32^nd round of the 2019 MLB First-Year Player Draft out of Columbia University (NY). He is one of 23 MLB players all-time from Columbia University, a list that includes Hall of Famers Lou Gehrig, Sandy Koufax, and Eddie Collins.

Suarez (SWAR-ez), 28, was claimed off waivers from the Atlanta Braves yesterday. He made 8 appearances (1 start) with the Braves in 2026, going 0-1 with 1 save, a 6.61 ERA (12 ER, 16.1 IP), 12 walks and 21 strikeouts. He was designated for assignment by the Braves on May 1.

The 5-foot-10 lefty has appeared in 8 Major League seasons with the Angels (2019-24) and Braves (2025-26), going 22-30 with a 5.35 ERA (245 ER, 412.1 IP), 176 walks, 383 strikeouts and a 1.49 WHIP in 114 games (63 starts). He was originally signed by the Angels as an international free agent on July 3, 2014.

Speier, 31, has made 15 relief appearances for the Mariners this season, going 0-2 with a 2.92 ERA (4 ER, 12.1 IP), 5 walks and 12 strikeouts. He last tossed 0.2 innings on April 29 at Minnesota.

The 5-11, 200-pound lefty made 76 appearances for Seattle in 2025, going 4-3 with a 2.61 ERA (18 ER, 62.0 IP) with 11 walks, 82 strikeouts and a 0.87 WHIP. In 4 seasons with Seattle (2023-c), he owns a 6-9 record with a 3.54 ERA (60 ER, 152.2 IP), 41 walks, 191 strikeouts and a 1.07 WHIP in 189 games.

Speier has appeared in parts of 8 Major League seasons with Kansas City (2019-22) and Seattle (2023-c), going 6-11 with 2 saves, a 3.60 ERA (77 ER, 192.2 IP), 56 walks, 226 strikeouts and a 1.14 WHIP. He was originally selected in the 19^th round of the 2013 MLB First-Year Player Draft by the Boston Red Sox. He was claimed off waivers by the Mariners from the Kansas City Royals on Nov. 9, 2022.

Wilcox, 26, made 11 appearances out of the Seattle bullpen after being recalled from Triple-A Tacoma on March 27. He holds a 5.40 ERA (8 ER, 13.1 IP) with 12 walks and 15 strikeouts.

The 6-foot-5, 232-pound righty was acquired by Seattle from Tampa Bay in exchange for cash considerations on November 5, 2025. He made his Major League debut with the Rays on Sept. 19, 2025 at Boston, tossing 1.0 inning of relief in his only career Major League appearance that season.

Wilcox has appeared in parts of five Minor league seasons in the Tampa Bay Rays organization. He holds a career 3.90 ERA (160 ER, 369.0 IP) with 124 walks, 348 strikeouts and a 1.25 WHIP in 109 games (71 starts).

He was originally drafted by the San Diego Padres in the 3^rd round of the 2020 MLB First-Year Player Draft out of the University of Georgia. He was traded by the Padres to the Rays on December 29, 2020 along with three other players in exchange for LHP Blake Snell.

BOSTON, MA – The Boston Red Sox today announced the following roster moves:

• Placed left-handed pitcher Danny Coulombe on the 15-Day Injured List (retroactive to May 2) with cervical spasms.
• Selected left-handed pitcher Alec Gamboa to the active Major League roster from Triple-A Worcester. He will wear number 68.
• Transferred left-handed pitcher Patrick Sandoval to the 60-Day Injured List.

Coulombe, 36, has pitched in 12 games this season, posting a 5.63 ERA (5 ER/8.0 IP) with five strikeouts. Originally selected by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 25^th round of the 2012 First-Year Player Draft, the Missouri native owns a 3.41 ERA (123 ER/324.2 IP) in 355 career Major League games (two starts) with the Dodgers (2014-15), Athletics (2015-18), Minnesota Twins (2020-22, 2025), Baltimore Orioles (2023-24), Texas Rangers (2025), and Red Sox (2026).

Gamboa, 29, has struck out 15 batters and walked five in 13.0 innings across three starts with Worcester this season. Originally selected by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the ninth round of the 2019 First-Year Player Draft, the California native owns a 4.30 ERA (178 ER/372.2 IP) with 330 strikeouts in 134 career minor league games (44 starts). The left-hander was signed by the Red Sox as a minor league free agent on December 18, 2025, and made two Grapefruit League appearances for Boston during Spring Training.

Sandoval, 29, began the season on the 15-Day Injured List recovering from left ulnar collateral ligament surgery. The left-hander made two rehab outings for Worcester, tossing 5.1 innings before being returned from his rehab assignment on April 23. Originally selected by the Houston Astros in the 11^th round of the 2015 First-Year Player Draft, the California native owns a 4.01 ERA (239 ER/536.0 IP) with 529 strikeouts in 107 career Major League games (100 starts), all with the Los Angeles Angels (2019-24).

Venue: Oracle Park — San Francisco, California

First Pitch: 6:45 PM PT / 9:45 PM ET

Surface: Natural grass

Broadcast: NBC Sports Bay Area, Bally Sports San Diego, MLB.TV

WEATHER REPORT — ORACLE PARK

Temperature: 57–60°F at first pitch

Wind: 12–16 mph blowing out toward right‑center — boosts left‑handed power

Humidity: 72%

Precipitation: <5% chance

Ballpark Impact:

Oracle Park is normally pitcher‑friendly, but wind out to right‑center raises run‑scoring potential

Left‑handed hitters get a meaningful boost

Outfield defense becomes more important due to swirling winds

INJURY REPORT

San Diego Padres

Fernando Tatis Jr. (RF) — Probable, minor ankle soreness

Xander Bogaerts (SS) — Probable, wrist tightness

Joe Musgrove (SP) — Out, shoulder inflammation

Robert Suarez (CL) — Probable, routine rest

San Francisco Giants

Michael Conforto (OF) — Questionable, hamstring tightness

Jung Hoo Lee (CF) — Out, shoulder injury

Alex Cobb (SP) — Out, elbow recovery

Camilo Doval (CL) — Probable, workload management

TEAM RECORDS & PERFORMANCE

San Diego Padres (20–13)

Run Differential: +27

Road Record: 11–6

Last 10 Games: 7–3

Offense: 4.92 runs/game

Pitching: 3.98 ERA

Bullpen: 3.72 ERA (top‑12 MLB)

San Francisco Giants (13–21)

Run Differential: -31

Home Record: 7–10

Last 10 Games: 3–7

Offense: 4.02 runs/game

Pitching: 4.88 ERA

Bullpen: 4.61 ERA (bottom‑third MLB)

RECENT TEAM FORM

San Diego Padres

Offense hot: 5.3 runs/game over last 8

Rotation stabilizing despite Musgrove’s absence

Tatis, Cronenworth, and Campusano producing

Bullpen strong in leverage spots

San Francisco Giants

Offense inconsistent: 3.7 runs/game over last 7

Rotation struggling to reach 6 innings

Bullpen taxed and unreliable

Estrada and Chapman carrying most of the load

PROBABLE STARTING PITCHERS

San Diego — Dylan Cease (RHP)

2026 Season: 4–2, 3.44 ERA, 1.18 WHIP

Strengths: Elite strikeout ability, wipeout slider

Weaknesses: Occasional walk issues

Vs. Giants: 3.60 career ERA

San Francisco — Kyle Harrison (LHP)

2026 Season: 2–4, 4.66 ERA, 1.34 WHIP

Strengths: Strong fastball/slider combo

Weaknesses: HR susceptibility vs. right‑handed hitters

Vs. Padres: 4.50 career ERA

KEY PLAYER MATCHUPS

1. Fernando Tatis Jr. (SD) vs. Kyle Harrison (SF)

Tatis crushes left‑handed pitching

Harrison must avoid middle‑in fastballs Edge: Padres

2. Matt Chapman (SF) vs. Dylan Cease (SD)

Chapman handles high‑velocity pitching well

Cease’s slider must stay sharp Edge: Even

3. Jake Cronenworth (SD) vs. Giants Bullpen

Cronenworth’s left‑handed bat benefits from wind out

Giants’ bullpen has struggled vs. lefties Edge: Padres

4. Thairo Estrada (SF) vs. Padres Right‑Handed Pitching

Estrada’s contact profile plays well in Oracle Park Edge: Giants (slight)

SERIES HISTORY

2025–26 Season Series: Padres lead 9–4

Last 10 Meetings: Padres lead 7–3

At Oracle Park: Padres have won 5 of last 7

Games often low‑scoring early, opening up late due to bullpen volatility.

BETTING TRENDS

San Diego Padres

6–3 in last 9 road games

Over is 5–3 in last 8

8–3 in last 11 vs. NL West

San Francisco Giants

3–7 in last 10 home games

Over is 4–2 in last 6

2–8 in last 10 vs. teams above .500

Game Odds

San Diego Padres             – 143

San Francisco Giants      8

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Sunday, May 3, 2026

Venue: T‑Mobile Park — Seattle, Washington

First Pitch: 6:40 PM PT / 9:40 PM ET

Surface: Natural grass

Broadcast: Bally Sports South, ROOT Sports Northwest, MLB.TV

WEATHER REPORT — T‑MOBILE PARK

T‑Mobile Park features a retractable roof.

Roof Status: Expected closed due to cool temperatures

Temperature (inside): 70–72°F

Humidity: Controlled

Wind: Not applicable

Ballpark Impact:

Closed‑roof games favor pitching and contact hitters

Home‑run suppression slightly higher

Run scoring tends to be moderate to low

INJURY REPORT

Atlanta Braves

Ronald Acuña Jr. (RF) — Probable, minor knee soreness

Austin Riley (3B) — Probable, back tightness

Max Fried (SP) — Out, elbow management

A.J. Minter (RP) — Out, shoulder fatigue

Seattle Mariners

Julio Rodríguez (CF) — Probable, minor wrist soreness

Cal Raleigh (C) — Questionable, hamstring tightness

George Kirby (SP) — Out, forearm strain

Matt Brash (RP) — Out, elbow recovery

TEAM RECORDS & PERFORMANCE

Atlanta Braves (25–10)

Run Differential: +61

Road Record: 12–6

Last 10 Games: 8–2

Offense: 5.42 runs/game

Pitching: 3.61 ERA

Bullpen: 3.38 ERA (top‑10 MLB)

Seattle Mariners (16–19)

Run Differential: -18

Home Record: 9–10

Last 10 Games: 4–6

Offense: 3.92 runs/game

Pitching: 4.21 ERA

Bullpen: 4.02 ERA (middle‑tier)

RECENT TEAM FORM

Atlanta Braves

Offense surging: 5.7 runs/game over last 8

Rotation strong despite Fried’s absence

Acuña, Olson, and Murphy producing elite numbers

Bullpen dominant in leverage spots

Seattle Mariners

Offense inconsistent: 3.8 runs/game over last 7

Pitching staff stabilizing but missing Kirby

Rodríguez and France carrying most of the load

Bullpen showing signs of fatigue

PROBABLE STARTING PITCHERS

Atlanta — Spencer Strider (RHP)

2026 Season: 4–1, 3.22 ERA, 1.11 WHIP

Strengths: Elite strikeout ability, overpowering fastball

Weaknesses: Occasional HR issues vs. lefties

Vs. Mariners: First career start in Seattle

Seattle — Logan Gilbert (RHP)

2026 Season: 3–3, 3.88 ERA, 1.22 WHIP

Strengths: Excellent command, strong slider

Weaknesses: Can struggle vs. elite right‑handed hitters

Vs. Braves: 3.75 career ERA

KEY PLAYER MATCHUPS

1. Ronald Acuña Jr. (ATL) vs. Logan Gilbert (SEA)

Acuña handles high‑velocity fastballs extremely well

Gilbert must avoid middle‑in locations Edge: Braves

2. Julio Rodríguez (SEA) vs. Spencer Strider (ATL)

Rodríguez thrives vs. high‑velocity pitching

Strider’s slider must stay sharp Edge: Even

3. Matt Olson (ATL) vs. Mariners Bullpen

Olson’s left‑handed power plays well in T‑Mobile Park

Seattle’s bullpen has struggled vs. lefties Edge: Braves

4. Cal Raleigh (SEA) vs. Atlanta Right‑Handed Pitching

If active, Raleigh’s pull power is a factor Edge: Mariners (slight)

SERIES HISTORY

2025–26 Season Series: Braves lead 3–1

Last 10 Meetings: Braves lead 7–3

At T‑Mobile Park: Braves have won 3 of last 4

Games often low‑scoring due to park factors.

BETTING TRENDS

Atlanta Braves

7–2 in last 9 road games

Over is 5–3 in last 8

9–3 in last 12 vs. teams below .500

Seattle Mariners

4–6 in last 10 home games

Under is 6–3 in last 9

3–7 in last 10 vs. teams above .500

Game Odds

Atlanta Braves                  7.5

Seattle Mariners              – 156

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Sunday, May 3, 2026

Venue: Angel Stadium of Anaheim — Anaheim, California

First Pitch: 6:38 PM PT / 9:38 PM ET

Surface: Natural grass

Broadcast: Bally Sports West, NBC Sports Chicago, MLB.TV

WEATHER REPORT — ANGEL STADIUM

Temperature: 68–72°F at first pitch

Wind: 7–10 mph blowing out to right‑center — slight boost for left‑handed power

Humidity: 52%

Precipitation: 0%

Ballpark Impact:

Mildly hitter‑friendly early, neutral late

Fly‑ball pitchers must be careful

Angels’ left‑handed bats get a small boost

INJURY REPORT

Chicago White Sox

Luis Robert Jr. (CF) — Probable, minor hamstring tightness

Eloy Jiménez (DH/OF) — Questionable, quad soreness

Michael Kopech (SP) — Out, shoulder fatigue

Garrett Crochet (RP) — Out, elbow inflammation

Los Angeles Angels

Mike Trout (CF) — Probable, minor back stiffness

Anthony Rendon (3B) — Out, wrist injury

Reid Detmers (SP) — Out, forearm strain

Carlos Estévez (CL) — Probable, workload management

TEAM RECORDS & PERFORMANCE

Chicago White Sox (16–18)

Run Differential: -12

Road Record: 7–10

Last 10 Games: 5–5

Offense: 4.21 runs/game

Pitching: 4.39 ERA

Bullpen: 4.28 ERA (middle‑tier)

Los Angeles Angels (13–22)

Run Differential: -31

Home Record: 6–12

Last 10 Games: 3–7

Offense: 4.02 runs/game

Pitching: 4.92 ERA

Bullpen: 4.77 ERA (bottom‑third MLB)

RECENT TEAM FORM

Chicago White Sox

Offense improving: 4.6 runs/game over last 7

Rotation inconsistent without Kopech

Bullpen stabilizing

Robert Jr. and Vaughn driving production

Los Angeles Angels

Offense inconsistent: 3.9 runs/game over last 8

Rotation struggling without Detmers

Bullpen unreliable in late innings

Trout carrying most of the power load

PROBABLE STARTING PITCHERS

Chicago — Erick Fedde (RHP)

2026 Season: 3–2, 3.88 ERA, 1.24 WHIP

Strengths: Cutter/sinker mix, induces weak contact

Weaknesses: Occasional HR issues vs. lefties

Vs. Angels: 4.20 career ERA

Los Angeles — Chase Silseth (RHP)

2026 Season: 1–3, 4.77 ERA, 1.36 WHIP

Strengths: Good fastball/slider combo

Weaknesses: Command volatility, struggles vs. right‑handed power

Vs. White Sox: First career start

KEY PLAYER MATCHUPS

1. Luis Robert Jr. (CWS) vs. Chase Silseth (LAA)

Robert crushes fastballs and early‑count mistakes

Silseth must avoid middle‑in locations Edge: White Sox

2. Mike Trout (LAA) vs. Erick Fedde (CWS)

Trout handles cutters well

Fedde must keep the ball down Edge: Angels

3. Andrew Vaughn (CWS) vs. Angels Bullpen

Vaughn’s gap‑to‑gap power plays well in Anaheim

Angels’ bullpen has struggled vs. right‑handed hitters Edge: White Sox

4. Taylor Ward (LAA) vs. Chicago Right‑Handed Pitching

Ward’s pull power benefits from wind out Edge: Angels (slight)

SERIES HISTORY

2025–26 Season Series: White Sox lead 4–2

Last 10 Meetings: White Sox lead 6–4

At Angel Stadium: Even (5–5 over last 10)

Games often low‑scoring early, opening up late due to bullpen volatility.

BETTING TRENDS

Chicago White Sox

5–3 in last 8 road games

Over is 5–3 in last 8

6–3 in last 9 vs. AL West

Los Angeles Angels

3–7 in last 10 home games

Over is 4–2 in last 6

2–8 in last 10 vs. teams above .500

Game Odds

Chicago White Sox          7.5

Los Angeles Angels         – 156

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Sunday, May 3, 2026

Venue: Dodger Stadium — Los Angeles, California

First Pitch: 7:10 PM PT / 10:10 PM ET

Surface: Natural grass

Broadcast: SportsNet LA, AT&T SportsNet Southwest, MLB.TV

WEATHER REPORT — DODGER STADIUM

Temperature: 67–70°F at first pitch

Wind: 6–9 mph blowing out to left field — slight boost for right‑handed power

Humidity: 48%

Precipitation: 0%

Ballpark Impact:

Mildly hitter‑friendly early, pitcher‑friendly late

Fly‑ball pitchers must be careful early in the game

Dodgers’ right‑handed bats get a small boost

INJURY REPORT

Los Angeles Dodgers

Mookie Betts (SS/OF) — Probable, minor wrist soreness

Freddie Freeman (1B) — Probable, routine rest

Walker Buehler (SP) — Out, elbow management

Blake Treinen (RP) — Out, shoulder fatigue

Houston Astros

Yordan Álvarez (DH/LF) — Probable, minor oblique tightness

Kyle Tucker (RF) — Questionable, foot soreness

Justin Verlander (SP) — Out, shoulder inflammation

Ryan Pressly (RP) — Out, elbow soreness

TEAM RECORDS & PERFORMANCE

Los Angeles Dodgers (21–13)

Run Differential: +42

Home Record: 12–6

Last 10 Games: 7–3

Offense: 5.12 runs/game

Pitching: 3.72 ERA

Bullpen: 3.49 ERA (top‑10 MLB)

Houston Astros (14–21)

Run Differential: -27

Road Record: 6–12

Last 10 Games: 3–7

Offense: 4.02 runs/game

Pitching: 4.89 ERA

Bullpen: 4.71 ERA (bottom‑third MLB)

RECENT TEAM FORM

Los Angeles Dodgers

Offense hot: 5.4 runs/game over last 8

Rotation stabilizing despite Buehler’s absence

Betts, Freeman, and Smith producing elite numbers

Bullpen strong in leverage spots

Houston Astros

Offense inconsistent: 3.8 runs/game over last 7

Rotation struggling without Verlander

Bullpen unreliable late

Álvarez carrying most of the power load

PROBABLE STARTING PITCHERS

Los Angeles — Bobby Miller (RHP)

2026 Season: 3–2, 3.66 ERA, 1.19 WHIP

Strengths: High‑velocity fastball, elite strikeout upside

Weaknesses: Occasional command lapses

Vs. Astros: First career start vs. Houston

Houston — Hunter Brown (RHP)

2026 Season: 2–4, 4.72 ERA, 1.36 WHIP

Strengths: Power curveball, swing‑and‑miss stuff

Weaknesses: Walk rate, HR susceptibility

Vs. Dodgers: 4.50 career ERA

KEY PLAYER MATCHUPS

1. Mookie Betts (LAD) vs. Hunter Brown (HOU)

Betts crushes fastballs and early‑count mistakes

Brown must avoid middle‑in locations Edge: Dodgers

2. Yordan Álvarez (HOU) vs. Bobby Miller (LAD)

Álvarez handles high‑velocity pitching well

Miller must keep sliders down Edge: Astros (slight)

3. Freddie Freeman (LAD) vs. Astros Bullpen

Freeman’s gap‑to‑gap power plays well in Dodger Stadium

Houston’s bullpen has struggled vs. left‑handed hitters Edge: Dodgers

4. Kyle Tucker (HOU) vs. Dodgers Right‑Handed Pitching

If active, Tucker’s pull power is dangerous with wind out Edge: Even (health‑dependent)

SERIES HISTORY

2025–26 Season Series: Dodgers lead 3–1

Last 10 Meetings: Dodgers lead 6–4

At Dodger Stadium: Dodgers have won 5 of last 7

Games often high‑scoring early, tightening late due to bullpen matchups.

BETTING TRENDS

Los Angeles Dodgers

7–2 in last 9 home games

Over is 5–3 in last 8

8–3 in last 11 vs. teams below .500

Houston Astros

3–7 in last 10 road games

Over is 4–2 in last 6

2–8 in last 10 vs. teams above .500

Game Odds

Los Angeles Dodgers      – 207

Houston Astros                 9

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Sunday, May 3, 2026