The Seattle Mariners are set to welcome back utility player Brendan Donovan on Tuesday for the series opener against the Detroit Tigers.
The 29-year-old infielder has been away from the team while handling a personal family matter.
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General manager Justin Hollander announced Friday that Donovan has completed his recovery from a left groin muscle strain.
He has been sidelined since May 16, marking his second stint on the injured list for the same issue.
Rehab and Family Leave
Donovan underwent sports hernia surgery last October. During his rehab assignment, he played in 10 games across three minor league levels, batting .
122 with one home run and 11 strikeouts.
Despite the low average, Donovan collected hits in his final four games and recorded multiple high-velocity line drives.
Hollander noted that Donovan felt good at the plate recently, hitting the ball hard consistently.
The Seattle Times reported that Donovan and his wife are expecting a child, which delayed his activation until after the weekend series against the Minnesota Twins.
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"He is through his rehab, he feels good and ready to go," Hollander said.
"So, once he’s free and clear on his family stuff, he will join us likely on Tuesday."
Before the injury, Donovan posted a . 274 batting average with an .
838 OPS, three home runs, four doubles, and one triple in 25 games. Seattle plans to use him primarily at third base, especially with J.
P. Crawford on the 10-day injured list due to left wrist inflammation.
Hollander emphasized caution regarding Donovan's workload, saying, "When guys come off like long-term injuries, we’re not gonna run them out there every day."
The Mariners executive expressed confidence that Donovan will avoid further setbacks once activated. "I think if we felt that way, we wouldn’t activate him," Hollander said.
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"We anticipate him being active and not concerned that he’s going to go out there and not be able to be 100%."
