OUTMitch Haniger
RF/DH SEA
Sat 6/8/24 11:11 AM

Haniger went 1-for-4 with a three-run double, a walk and a run in a loss to the Royals on Friday.
EDGE Analysis
Haniger's bases-clearing two-bagger was an integral part of a first-inning onslaught by the Mariners that had netted a 7-0 lead by the time it concluded. The timely knock was a rare one for the struggling veteran, who'd driven in just one run in the previous 14 games. Haniger has hit safely in nine of his last 10 contests overall, but just two of his hits in that span have gone for extra bases.

OUTMitch Haniger
RF/DH SEA
Thu 6/6/24 1:12 PM

Haniger will start in right field and bat sixth in Thursday's game against the Athletics.
EDGE Analysis
Haniger appeared to have fallen into a short-side platoon role shortly after Dominic Canzone returned from the injured list in mid-May, but the 33-year-old has now picked up 10 starts in 11 games. Six of those starts have come against right-handed pitchers, and though Canzone and Luke Raley still appear to be the Mariners' preferred corner outfielders against righties, Haniger may have overtaken Mitch Garver on the depth chart at designated hitter. The Mariners will have room for both players in the lineup Thursday against lefty JP Sears, but Haniger is carrying an eight-game hitting streak into the contest, while Garver has gone just 2-for-19 over that same stretch of action.

OUTMitch Haniger
RF/DH SEA
Sun 6/2/24 3:34 PM

Haniger is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Angels.
EDGE Analysis
Haniger will take a seat for the series finale after he had started each of the last seven games in right field or at designated hitter while going 6-for-24 with one extra-base hit (a double) and two walks. Despite the recent uptick in playing time, Haniger still looks to be behind lefty hitters Dominic Canzone and Luke Raley for reps in the corner outfield when the Mariners face right-handed pitching, though Haniger should be a mainstay in the lineup against southpaws.

OUTMitch Haniger
RF/DH SEA
Thu 5/23/24 10:22 AM

Haniger is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Yankees.
EDGE Analysis
Haniger will hit the bench for the second time in the series, and he could find himself in more of a part-time role or short-side platoon role moving forward after the Mariners recently welcomed Dominic Canzone back from the injured list. With Canzone and the hot-hitting Luke Raley having made cases for regular roles in the corner outfield, Mitch Garver could represent Haniger's primary competition for playing time at designated hitter. Haniger has turned in an underwhelming .587 OPS in May and is slashing .217/.280/.361 overall on the season.

OUTMitch Haniger
RF/DH SEA
Tue 5/21/24 4:13 PM

Haniger is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Yankees.
EDGE Analysis
The 33-year-old won't start for the second time in the last four games, leaving Dominic Canzone in right field Tuesday. Haniger has generated a hit in each of his last five starts.

OUTMitch Haniger
RF/DH SEA
Sat 5/18/24 1:12 PM

Haniger is not in the starting lineup Saturday versus the Orioles.
EDGE Analysis
Haniger will get a breather after starting the team's last 11 contests, batting .237 with two home runs and three RBI over that stretch. Dominic Canzone will take over in right field and bat seventh against Baltimore.

OUTMitch Haniger
RF/DH SEA
Wed 5/15/24 1:11 AM

Haniger went 3-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Tuesday's 4-2 loss to the Royals.
EDGE Analysis
Haniger took Kansas City closer James McArthur deep in the ninth inning, but it didn't turn into a rally for the Mariners. The homer was Haniger's second in May and sixth of the year, but he's hitting a poor .182 (8-for-44) this month. He started the season well, and he's now slashing .214/.277/.372 with 21 RBI, 17 runs scored and five doubles through 40 contests. Haniger continues to fill a near-everyday role between right field and designated hitter.

OUTMitch Haniger
RF/DH SEA
Wed 5/8/24 12:51 AM

Haniger went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and an additional RBi during Tuesday's 10-6 win over Minnesota.
EDGE Analysis
Haniger got the Mariners on the board in the second inning, tagging Bailey Ober for a long ball to lead off the frame. The homer could be what Haniger needs to break the slump he's currently in, batting 7-for-56 (.125) with a 35.6 percent K rate since April 20.

OUTMitch Haniger
RF/DH SEA
Sun 5/5/24 1:54 PM

Haniger is out of the lineup for Sunday's game at Houston.
EDGE Analysis
Haniger started the previous five games but will hit the bench Sunday after he went 2-for-20 during that stretch. Josh Rojas will receive a start in the outfield while Luis Urias starts at third base.

OUTMitch Haniger
RF/DH SEA
Sun 4/28/24 2:30 PM

Haniger is not in the lineup for Sunday's game versus the Diamondbacks.
EDGE Analysis
Haniger started the past five games but will receive a day off after he went 2-for-18 with a double, a homer and five RBI during that span. Luke Raley will start in right field Sunday for Seattle.