Baseball player Victor Robles of the Mariners starts his rehab assignment, while Luke Raley hit another home run for the team.
Mariners' Luke Raley and Victor Robles Make Progress in Rehabilitation
The Seattle Mariners are eagerly awaiting the returns of two of their regular players, Luke Raley and Victor Robles, who have been rehabilitating from injuries. Both players are currently on rehab assignments with Triple-A Tacoma.
Luke Raley has been making impressive strides in his rehab. He recently homered during a game with Tacoma, and it's expected that he could return to the Mariners as early as the week of August 13, 2025 [1][4]. In his three rehab games, Raley has amassed four hits, including two homers, and has driven in six runs [5]. During his third rehab game, Raley started in center field, and his homer was a 439-foot drive that carried over the batter's eye in deep center [6].
On the other hand, Victor Robles started his rehab assignment with Tacoma on August 12, 2025, after being sidelined since early April with a left shoulder fracture. In his first rehab game, he went 1-for-2 with a run scored and was hit by pitches twice over four plate appearances in an 11-inning loss [1][2]. Robles is expected to need around 40 to 50 at-bats before being activated, which suggests a potential return in late August [1][2].
However, Robles encountered a setback during rehab. He was ejected on August 17 for throwing his bat toward the mound and may face suspension. This suspension complicates his immediate return, as the Mariners are considering the timing carefully to avoid roster troubles and to maximize his availability [2][3][5].
Here's a summary of the current rehab status for both players:
| Player | Rehab Team | Rehab Status & Notes | Expected Return | |--------------|-------------------|------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------| | Luke Raley | Triple-A Tacoma | Homered during rehab; progressing well | Possibly returning late August | | Victor Robles| Triple-A Tacoma | Started rehab Aug 12; needs 40-50 ABs; ejected Aug 17 with possible suspension | Potentially late August but uncertain due to suspension |
While Robles' exact return date remains uncertain due to the suspension and roster strategy, Raley appears closer to rejoining the Mariners soon [1][2][3][4][5]. Stay tuned for more updates on the progress of these key players.
[1] https://www.mlb.com/mariners/news/victor-robles-luke-raley-rehab-update-mariners-injury-news [2] https://www.mlb.com/mariners/news/victor-robles-ejected-from-rehab-assignment-after-throwing-bat [3] https://www.mlb.com/mariners/news/mariners-considering-timing-of-victor-robles-return-from-injury [4] https://www.mlb.com/mariners/news/luke-raley-homers-in-rehab-assignment-with-tacoma [5] https://www.mlb.com/mariners/news/luke-raley-making-progress-in-rehab-assignment-with-tacoma
The Seattle Mariners' Luke Raley and Victor Robles are playing baseball for Triple-A Tacoma as they rehabilitate from injuries. The Mariners have high hopes for Raley's return, as he's been making significant progress in his rehab, including homering during a rehab game. In contrast, Victor Robles started his rehab assignment recently but faces a potential suspension due to throwing his bat towards the mound. Despite the uncertainty, both players are expected to return to Major League Baseball with the Seattle Mariners soon.
