Mitch Haniger
RF/DH FA
Thu 6/30/22 6:41 PM

Haniger (ankle) hasn't yet progressed to running at full speed, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.
EDGE Analysis
Haniger played catch and took batting practice once again Thursday, but he isn't yet running at 100 percent. The right fielder hopes that he'll be able to participate in sprints and agility exercises soon, but it's not yet clear when that could occur.

Mitch Haniger
RF/DH FA
Thu 6/30/22 4:11 PM

Haniger (ankle) took batting practice on the field before Tuesday's game, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Haniger has also been doing some light jogging every morning and has noticed improvement over time in terms of his comfort level. The veteran outfielder's turn on the field Tuesday represented his first time swinging the bat during his rehab process, and he remains optimistic he'll soon be able to undertake sprints and agility exercises as well.

Mitch Haniger
RF/DH FA
Mon 6/27/22 6:17 PM

Haniger (ankle) remains on track for a return sometime around the All-Star break, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
The oft-injured outfielder made it through just nine games this season before hitting the injured list with a high ankle sprain in late April, an injury which was bad enough to send him to the 60-day injured list. He's been doing baseball activities since early June, however, and has continued making progress. He's advanced to light jogging in recent days and played catch on the field Monday.

Mitch Haniger
RF/DH FA
Thu 6/16/22 3:57 PM

Haniger (ankle) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Thursday.
EDGE Analysis
Given that Haniger hasn't played since April 29 and wasn't expected to return until July, this doesn't change anything about his timeline. Haniger resumed hitting in the batting cage June 8 and remains limited to light baseball activities at this stage of his recovery from a Grade 2 high-ankle sprain.

Mitch Haniger
RF/DH FA
Wed 6/8/22 5:50 PM

Haniger (ankle) has resumed hitting in the batting cage, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Haniger resumed light baseball activities recently, and it's encouraging to see him hitting in the cage. However, the 31-year-old hasn't yet been cleared to resume running. Haniger will need to ramp up his workload before he's in the mix to rejoin the Mariners.

Mitch Haniger
RF/DH FA
Sun 6/5/22 4:23 PM

Haniger (ankle) has begun some light baseball activities, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
The veteran outfielder has yet to run at full strength, but manager Scott Servais reports Haniger is starting to walk around much better. Haniger was given a recovery timeframe of 8-to-12 weeks after being placed on the injured list April 30, but he's expressed optimism to Servais he can meet the earlier portion of that timeframe.

Mitch Haniger
RF/DH FA
Thu 5/12/22 9:19 AM

Haniger (ankle) expects to miss 10-to-12 weeks due to the Grade 2 right ankle sprain he sustained April 29, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports. "From there, honestly, it's like a wait-and-see kind of thing," Haniger said, regarding his timeline for a return once he's able to shed a walking boot. "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."
EDGE Analysis
A 10-week recovery would put Haniger on track to return around the second week of July, so the Mariners could look to transfer him to the 60-day injured list at some point to create some more roster flexibility. In the meantime, Haniger's absence will give the struggling Jarred Kelenic a longer leash as a starting outfielder, though the impending return for Kyle Lewis (knee) from the 10-day IL will put some pressure on Kelenic. Haniger, who also missed 11 games earlier in the season while on the COVID-19 IL, has logged just 36 plate appearances on the campaign.

Mitch Haniger
RF/DH FA
Sat 4/30/22 10:15 PM

Manager Scott Servais said following Saturday's game that Haniger is dealing with a Grade 2 high ankle sprain, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.
EDGE Analysis
Haniger landed on the injured list earlier in the day, and Servais revealed that he is dealing with the middle of the three Grades of high ankle sprains. A target date for Haniger's return has not yet been revealed, but he is facing an extended absence, and it's possible his return could be measured in months rather than weeks.

Mitch Haniger
RF/DH FA
Sat 4/30/22 4:55 PM

Haniger (ankle) was placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday.
EDGE Analysis
An IL stint appeared likely after the 31-year-old sustained a high-ankle sprain during Friday's loss to the Marlins, and he'll officially be shelved, while Stuart Fairchild was called up to provide additional outfield depth. Haniger's appearance Friday marked his return from an 11-game absence while on the COVID-19 injured list, and it's not yet clear how much time he'll be forced to miss due to his ankle issue. Jesse Winker and Dylan Moore should see additional playing time in the outfield while Haniger is sidelined.

Mitch Haniger
RF/DH FA
Sat 4/30/22 3:32 PM

Haniger (ankle) isn't starting Saturday against Miami.
EDGE Analysis
Haniger sustained a high-ankle sprain in Friday's matchup against the Marlins and is expected to require a trip to the injured list, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports. Dylan Moore is starting in right field and batting ninth Saturday, and he should see additional playing time in the outfield if Haniger is ultimately placed on the IL.