OF Rhylan Thomas designated for assignment in corresponding move

SEATTLE – Seattle Mariners Executive Vice President & General Manager of Baseball Operations Justin Hollander announced today that the Mariners have claimed LHP José Suarez off waivers from the Atlanta Braves. In a corresponding move, OF Rhylan Thomas was designated for assignment.

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

Suarez (SWAR-ez), 28, 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.

Thomas, 26, made his Major League debut with Seattle in 2025, appearing in 3 games. In 31 games this season with Triple-A Tacoma he is batting .260 (34×131) with a .641 OPS.

Thomas was acquired by the Mariners on July 26, 2024 from the New York Mets in exchange for RHP Ryne Stanek. He was selected by the Mets in the 11^th round of the 2022 MLB First-Year Player Draft out of the University of Southern California.

Venue: T‑Mobile Park — Seattle, Washington

First Pitch: 1:10 PM PT / 3:10 PM CT

Surface: Natural grass

Broadcast: ROOT Sports Northwest, Bally Sports Kansas City, 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

HR rates drop slightly

Run scoring tends to be moderate to low

INJURY REPORT

Kansas City Royals

Bobby Witt Jr. (SS) — Probable, minor ankle soreness

Vinnie Pasquantino (1B) — Questionable, wrist tightness

Cole Ragans (SP) — Out, shoulder fatigue

James McArthur (CL) — Probable, light workload management

Seattle Mariners

Julio Rodríguez (CF) — Probable, minor back stiffness

Ty France (1B) — Out, oblique strain

George Kirby (SP) — Out, elbow inflammation

Andrés Muñoz (CL) — Probable, routine rest

TEAM RECORDS & PERFORMANCE

Kansas City Royals (14–19)

Run Differential: -17

Road Record: 6–11

Last 10 Games: 4–6

Offense: 4.09 runs/game

Pitching: 4.52 ERA

Bullpen: 4.41 ERA (bottom‑third MLB)

Seattle Mariners (16–18)

Run Differential: -6

Home Record: 9–8

Last 10 Games: 5–5

Offense: 4.02 runs/game

Pitching: 4.11 ERA

Bullpen: 3.72 ERA (top‑12 MLB)

RECENT TEAM FORM

Kansas City Royals

Offense inconsistent: 3.8 runs/game over last 8

Rotation struggling without Ragans

Bullpen unreliable in late innings

Witt Jr. and Melendez carrying most of the load

Seattle Mariners

Offense improving: 4.5 runs/game over last 7

Pitching staff stabilizing despite Kirby’s absence

Rodríguez and Raleigh producing strong middle‑order numbers

Bullpen performing well in leverage spots

PROBABLE STARTING PITCHERS

Kansas City — Brady Singer (RHP)

2026 Season: 2–3, 4.09 ERA, 1.28 WHIP

Strengths: Sinkers, ground‑ball generation

Weaknesses: Vulnerable to left‑handed power

Vs. Mariners: 3.92 career ERA

Seattle — Logan Gilbert (RHP)

2026 Season: 3–2, 3.54 ERA, 1.17 WHIP

Strengths: Fastball command, swing‑and‑miss slider

Weaknesses: Occasional HR issues when elevated

Vs. Royals: 3.33 career ERA

KEY PLAYER MATCHUPS

1. Bobby Witt Jr. (KC) vs. Logan Gilbert (SEA)

Witt handles high‑velocity fastballs well

Gilbert must avoid middle‑in locations Edge: Royals (slight)

2. Julio Rodríguez (SEA) vs. Brady Singer (KC)

Rodríguez crushes sinkerballers

Singer must keep the ball down to avoid extra‑base damage Edge: Mariners

3. Salvador Perez (KC) vs. Seattle Bullpen

Perez’s power plays well late in games

Muñoz’s velocity is the key counter Edge: Even

4. Cal Raleigh (SEA) vs. Royals Pitching

Raleigh’s left‑handed power is a problem for Singer Edge: Mariners

SERIES HISTORY

2025–26 Season Series: Mariners lead 2–1 entering this game

Last 10 Meetings: Mariners lead 6–4

At T‑Mobile Park: Mariners have won 5 of last 7

Seattle’s pitching has consistently controlled Kansas City’s offense.

BETTING TRENDS

Kansas City Royals

3–7 in last 10 road games

Under is 6–3 in last 9

2–6 in last 8 vs. teams below .500

Seattle Mariners

6–2 in last 8 home games

Under is 5–2 in last 7 at T‑Mobile Park

7–3 in last 10 vs. AL Central

Game Odds

Kansas City Royals           8

Seattle Mariners              – 122

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, May 2, 2026

Venue: Petco Park — San Diego, California

First Pitch: 1:10 PM PT / 3:10 PM CT

Surface: Natural grass

Broadcast: Bally Sports San Diego, NBC Sports Chicago, MLB.TV

WEATHER REPORT — PETCO PARK

Temperature: 69–72°F at first pitch

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

Humidity: 62%

Precipitation: <5% chance

Ballpark Impact:

Petco Park is normally pitcher‑friendly

Wind out adds modest HR lift

Expect moderate scoring, especially for left‑handed hitters

INJURY REPORT

Chicago White Sox

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

Eloy Jiménez (DH) — Questionable, hamstring soreness

Michael Kopech (SP) — Out, shoulder fatigue

Garrett Crochet (RP) — Out, elbow inflammation

San Diego Padres

Fernando Tatis Jr. (RF) — Probable, wrist soreness

Xander Bogaerts (SS) — Out, oblique strain

Joe Musgrove (SP) — Out, forearm strain

Robert Suarez (CL) — Probable, routine rest

TEAM RECORDS & PERFORMANCE

Chicago White Sox (16–17)

Run Differential: -9

Road Record: 7–10

Last 10 Games: 5–5

Offense: 4.12 runs/game

Pitching: 4.41 ERA

Bullpen: 4.58 ERA (bottom‑third MLB)

San Diego Padres (19–13)

Run Differential: +22

Home Record: 11–6

Last 10 Games: 7–3

Offense: 4.78 runs/game

Pitching: 3.92 ERA

Bullpen: 3.61 ERA (top‑10 MLB)

RECENT TEAM FORM

Chicago White Sox

Offense inconsistent: 3.9 runs/game over last 8

Rotation struggling without Kopech

Bullpen unreliable in late innings

Robert Jr. and Vaughn carrying most of the load

San Diego Padres

Offense heating up: 5.1 runs/game over last 7

Pitching staff stabilizing despite injuries

Tatis Jr. and Cronenworth producing strong middle‑order numbers

Excellent situational hitting: .287 AVG w/ RISP last 10 games

PROBABLE STARTING PITCHERS

Chicago — Erick Fedde (RHP)

2026 Season: 2–3, 3.91 ERA, 1.24 WHIP

Strengths: Cutter/sinker mix, induces weak contact

Weaknesses: Vulnerable to left‑handed power

Vs. Padres: 4.20 career ERA

San Diego — Dylan Cease (RHP)

2026 Season: 3–2, 3.44 ERA, 1.17 WHIP

Strengths: Elite strikeout ability, wipeout slider

Weaknesses: Occasional command volatility

Vs. White Sox: First start against former team

KEY PLAYER MATCHUPS

1. Luis Robert Jr. (CWS) vs. Dylan Cease (SD)

Robert handles high‑velocity fastballs well

Cease’s slider is the key counter Edge: Even

2. Fernando Tatis Jr. (SD) vs. Erick Fedde (CWS)

Tatis crushes sinker/cutter profiles

Fedde must avoid middle‑in locations Edge: Padres

3. Jake Cronenworth (SD) vs. White Sox Bullpen

Cronenworth’s contact profile thrives vs. inconsistent relief pitching Edge: Padres

4. Andrew Vaughn (CWS) vs. Petco Park Dimensions

Vaughn’s gap‑to‑gap power plays well in San Diego Edge: White Sox (slight)

SERIES HISTORY

2025–26 Season Series: Padres lead 2–1 entering this game

Last 10 Meetings: Padres lead 6–4

At Petco Park: Padres have won 5 of last 7

San Diego’s pitching has consistently controlled Chicago’s offense.

BETTING TRENDS

Chicago White Sox

3–7 in last 10 road games

Under is 6–3 in last 9

2–6 in last 8 vs. teams above .500

San Diego Padres

8–2 in last 10 home games

Over is 5–2 in last 7 at Petco Park

7–3 in last 10 vs. AL opponents

Game Odds

Chicago White Sox          8.5

San Diego Padres             – 186

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Venue: Oakland Coliseum — Oakland, California

First Pitch: 1:07 PM PT / 4:07 PM ET

Surface: Natural grass

Broadcast: Bally Sports Great Lakes, NBC Sports California, MLB.TV

WEATHER REPORT — OAKLAND COLISEUM

Temperature: 63–66°F at first pitch

Wind: Blowing out to right‑center at 10–14 mph — boosts left‑handed power

Humidity: 58%

Precipitation: <5% chance

Ballpark Impact:

Oakland Coliseum is normally pitcher‑friendly

Wind out increases HR probability by 10–15%

Expect moderate scoring with potential for late‑inning offense

INJURY REPORT

Cleveland Guardians

José Ramírez (3B) — Probable, minor calf tightness

Steven Kwan (LF) — Out, hamstring strain

Shane Bieber (SP) — Out, elbow recovery

Emmanuel Clase (CL) — Probable, light workload management

Athletics

Tyler Soderstrom (C/1B) — Probable, thumb soreness

Zack Gelof (2B) — Questionable, oblique tightness

JP Sears (SP) — Out, shoulder fatigue

Mason Miller (CL) — Probable, routine rest

TEAM RECORDS & PERFORMANCE

Cleveland Guardians (18–16)

Run Differential: +12

Road Record: 9–8

Last 10 Games: 6–4

Offense: 4.31 runs/game

Pitching: 3.88 ERA

Bullpen: 3.42 ERA (top‑10 MLB)

Athletics (17–16)

Run Differential: +3

Home Record: 10–7

Last 10 Games: 5–5

Offense: 4.09 runs/game

Pitching: 4.21 ERA

Bullpen: 3.97 ERA (middle‑tier MLB)

RECENT TEAM FORM

Cleveland Guardians

Offense improving: 4.7 runs/game over last 7

Rotation stabilizing despite injuries

Bullpen elite in late innings

Ramírez and Naylor driving middle‑order production

Athletics

Offense streaky: 4.1 runs/game over last 8

Young hitters (Langeliers, Soderstrom, Butler) showing growth

Bullpen strong when Miller is available

Defense improving but still inconsistent

PROBABLE STARTING PITCHERS

Cleveland — Tanner Bibee (RHP)

2026 Season: 3–2, 3.54 ERA, 1.18 WHIP

Strengths: Strikeouts, elite command, strong vs. righties

Weaknesses: Occasional HR issues on elevated fastballs

Vs. Athletics: First career start in Oakland

Athletics — Joe Boyle (RHP)

2026 Season: 2–3, 4.22 ERA, 1.31 WHIP

Strengths: High‑velocity fastball, swing‑and‑miss slider

Weaknesses: Walk rate, pitch efficiency

Vs. Guardians: 4.50 career ERA

KEY PLAYER MATCHUPS

1. José Ramírez (CLE) vs. Joe Boyle (OAK)

Ramírez excels vs. high‑velocity pitchers

Boyle’s command volatility is dangerous vs. elite hitters Edge: Guardians

2. Josh Naylor (CLE) vs. Oakland Coliseum Dimensions

Naylor’s pull power plays well with wind out

Boyle struggles vs. left‑handed hitters Edge: Guardians

3. Brent Rooker (OAK) vs. Tanner Bibee (CLE)

Rooker handles high‑spin fastballs well

Bibee’s slider is the key counter Edge: Even

4. Mason Miller (OAK) vs. Cleveland’s Late‑Inning Approach

Miller’s elite velocity can neutralize rallies

Guardians’ contact‑heavy lineup can force long at‑bats Edge: Even

SERIES HISTORY

2025–26 Season Series: Guardians lead 2–0 entering this game

Last 10 Meetings: Guardians lead 7–3

At Oakland Coliseum: Guardians have won 4 of last 6

Cleveland’s pitching has consistently controlled Oakland’s offense.

BETTING TRENDS

Cleveland Guardians

6–2 in last 8 road games

Under is 5–2 in last 7

7–3 in last 10 vs. teams below .500

Athletics

5–2 in last 7 home games

Over is 4–1 in last 5

3–7 in last 10 vs. teams above .500

Game Odds

Cleveland Guardians      – 122

Athletics                              9.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, May 2, 2026

Venue: Angel Stadium of Anaheim — Anaheim, California

First Pitch: 1:07 PM PT / 4:07 PM ET

Surface: Natural grass

Broadcast: Bally Sports West, SNY, MLB.TV

WEATHER REPORT — ANGEL STADIUM

Temperature: 74–77°F at first pitch

Wind: Blowing out to left‑center at 6–9 mph — slight boost for right‑handed power

Humidity: 48%

Precipitation: <5% chance

Ballpark Impact:

Angel Stadium plays neutral in daytime, slightly hitter‑friendly in warm weather

Wind out increases HR probability by 8–12%

Expect moderate scoring

INJURY REPORT

New York Mets

Pete Alonso (1B) — Probable, minor forearm soreness

Francisco Lindor (SS) — Probable, ankle soreness

Kodai Senga (SP) — Out, shoulder fatigue

Edwin Díaz (CL) — Out, elbow inflammation

Los Angeles Angels

Mike Trout (CF) — Out, back management

Anthony Rendon (3B) — Out, hamstring strain

Reid Detmers (SP) — Probable, blister management

Carlos Estévez (CL) — Probable, light workload management

TEAM RECORDS & PERFORMANCE

New York Mets (11–22)

Run Differential: -37

Road Record: 4–12

Last 10 Games: 2–8

Offense: 3.89 runs/game

Pitching: 4.92 ERA

Bullpen: 4.78 ERA (bottom‑third MLB)

Los Angeles Angels (13–21)

Run Differential: -18

Home Record: 7–10

Last 10 Games: 5–5

Offense: 4.31 runs/game

Pitching: 4.58 ERA

Bullpen: 4.41 ERA (bottom‑third MLB)

RECENT TEAM FORM

New York Mets

Offense struggling: 3.4 runs/game over last 8

Rotation inconsistent without Senga

Bullpen unreliable in late innings

Alonso and Lindor carrying most of the production

Los Angeles Angels

Offense improving: 4.9 runs/game over last 7

Young hitters (Neto, Schanuel, Adell) showing progress

Pitching remains inconsistent but trending upward

Bullpen stabilizing with Estévez returning

PROBABLE STARTING PITCHERS

New York — José Quintana (LHP)

2026 Season: 1–3, 4.66 ERA, 1.34 WHIP

Strengths: Soft‑contact inducer, veteran command

Weaknesses: Struggles vs. right‑handed power

Vs. Angels: 3.98 career ERA

Los Angeles — Reid Detmers (LHP)

2026 Season: 2–3, 4.12 ERA, 1.26 WHIP

Strengths: Swing‑and‑miss slider, improved fastball

Weaknesses: Occasional command lapses

Vs. Mets: First career start

KEY PLAYER MATCHUPS

1. Pete Alonso (NYM) vs. Reid Detmers (LAA)

Alonso crushes left‑handed pitching

Detmers’ slider must stay sharp to avoid damage Edge: Mets

2. Taylor Ward (LAA) vs. José Quintana (NYM)

Ward excels vs. soft‑tossing lefties

Quintana’s profile plays into Ward’s strengths Edge: Angels

3. Francisco Lindor (NYM) vs. Angels Bullpen

Lindor’s switch‑hitting versatility is valuable late

Angels’ bullpen has struggled vs. left‑handed hitters Edge: Mets

4. Zach Neto (LAA) vs. Mets Pitching

Neto’s aggressive approach works well vs. contact‑oriented pitchers Edge: Angels

SERIES HISTORY

2025–26 Season Series: Angels lead 2–0 entering this game

Last 10 Meetings: Angels lead 6–4

At Angel Stadium: Angels have won 4 of last 5

Mets have struggled to contain LAA’s right‑handed hitters.

BETTING TRENDS

New York Mets

2–8 in last 10 road games

Under is 6–3 in last 9

1–7 in last 8 vs. AL West

Los Angeles Angels

5–2 in last 7 home games

Over is 4–1 in last 5 day games

6–2 in last 8 vs. teams below .500

Game Odds

New York Mets                 – 136

Los Angeles Angels         9

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, May 2, 2026

Venue: Truist Park — Atlanta, Georgia

First Pitch: 1:35 PM ET / 10:35 AM PT

Surface: Natural grass

Broadcast: Bally Sports South, AT&T SportsNet Rocky Mountain, MLB.TV

WEATHER REPORT — TRUIST PARK

Temperature: 78–81°F at first pitch

Wind: Blowing out to left at 7–10 mph — boosts right‑handed power

Humidity: 62%

Precipitation: <10% chance

Ballpark Impact:

Truist Park is already hitter‑friendly in warm weather

Wind out increases HR probability by 10–15%

Expect moderate‑to‑high scoring, especially early

INJURY REPORT

Atlanta Braves

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

Ozzie Albies (2B) — Probable, hand contusion

Spencer Strider (SP) — Out, elbow recovery

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

Colorado Rockies

Kris Bryant (1B/OF) — Out, back tightness

Ezequiel Tovar (SS) — Probable, ankle soreness

Kyle Freeland (SP) — Out, forearm strain

Daniel Bard (RP) — Out, elbow issues

TEAM RECORDS & PERFORMANCE

Atlanta Braves (24–10)

Run Differential: +58

Home Record: 13–5

Last 10 Games: 8–2

Offense: 5.41 runs/game

Pitching: 3.62 ERA

Bullpen: 3.48 ERA (top‑10 MLB)

Colorado Rockies (14–20)

Run Differential: -32

Road Record: 5–13

Last 10 Games: 4–6

Offense: 4.18 runs/game

Pitching: 5.12 ERA

Bullpen: 4.89 ERA (bottom‑third MLB)

RECENT TEAM FORM

Atlanta Braves

Offense surging: 5.8 runs/game over last 8

Pitching staff stabilizing despite Strider’s absence

Middle‑order (Olson, Riley, Ozuna) producing elite power

Excellent situational hitting: .294 AVG w/ RISP last 10 games

Colorado Rockies

Offense inconsistent: 3.9 runs/game over last 7

Rotation struggling to reach 5 innings

Bullpen taxed and vulnerable

Tovar and Doyle carrying most of the load

PROBABLE STARTING PITCHERS

Atlanta — Max Fried (LHP)

2026 Season: 4–1, 3.22 ERA, 1.14 WHIP

Strengths: Elite command, ground‑ball specialist

Weaknesses: Occasional early‑inning fastball command lapses

Vs. Rockies: 2.98 career ERA

Colorado — Ryan Feltner (RHP)

2026 Season: 2–3, 4.77 ERA, 1.36 WHIP

Strengths: Good velocity, improving slider

Weaknesses: Hard contact allowed, struggles vs. lefties

Vs. Braves: 5.40 career ERA

KEY PLAYER MATCHUPS

1. Matt Olson (ATL) vs. Ryan Feltner (COL)

Olson crushes right‑handed pitching

Feltner’s fastball/slider combo plays into Olson’s power zones Edge: Braves

2. Austin Riley (ATL) vs. Coors‑Adjusted Pitching

Riley thrives vs. pitchers who struggle with command

Feltner’s elevated fastball is vulnerable Edge: Braves

3. Ezequiel Tovar (COL) vs. Max Fried (ATL)

Tovar handles left‑handed pitching well

Fried’s curveball is the equalizer Edge: Even

4. Rockies Bullpen vs. Braves Middle Order

Colorado’s bullpen has been one of MLB’s least effective

Atlanta’s 3–4–5 hitters are among the league’s best Edge: Braves (significant)

SERIES HISTORY

2025–26 Season Series: Braves lead 2–0 entering this game

Last 10 Meetings: Braves lead 8–2

At Truist Park: Braves have won 6 of last 7

Atlanta has consistently overpowered Colorado’s pitching staff.

BETTING TRENDS

Atlanta Braves

8–2 in last 10 home games

Over is 6–3 in last 9 at Truist Park

9–3 in last 12 vs. teams below .500

Colorado Rockies

3–7 in last 10 road games

Over is 5–2 in last 7

2–8 in last 10 vs. teams above .500

Game Odds

Atlanta Braves                  – 168

Colorado Rockies             10.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, May 2, 2026