Mariners News: Rob Refsnyder, Josh Naylor, and Spencer Torkelson

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ST. LOUIS, MO - APRIL 26: <a class= — ST. LOUIS, MO - APRIL 26: Rob Refsnyder #30 of the Seattle Mariners celebrates with teammates in the dugout after hitting a solo home run to take the lead in the ninth inning during the game between the Seattle Mariners and the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium on Sunday, April 26, 2026 in St. Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Ali Overstreet/MLB Photos via Getty Images) | MLB Photos via Getty Images

Becca Weinberg

Mon, April 27, 2026 at 2:00 PM UTC ·

2 min read

Good morning! The Mariners completed an exciting three-game sweep of the St. Louis Cardinals yesterday behind a pinch-hit, go-ahead home run from Rob Refsnyder. Luis Castillo will take the mound tonight at 4:40 PM to face the Minnesota Twins at Target Field. With lots of great pitching and hitting performances from this series, what was your favorite moment?

In Mariners news…

First baseman Josh Naylor was held out of the Mariners’ lineup yesterday due to quad tightness.
Adam Jude at The Seattle Times details the impact so far of the Brendan Donovan trade from this past offseason.
Top prospect Colt Emerson has picked up right where he left off after returning to the Tacoma Rainiers from a wrist injury.

Around the league…

The New York Mets have signed outfielder Austin Slater to take over left fielder Tommy Pham ’s roster spot after he was DFA’d yesterday.
Detroit Tigers first baseman Spencer Torkelson has homered in five straight games, tying both a franchise record and the longest streak in the majors this season.
The New York Yankees are optioning starter Luis Gil to Triple-A after a difficult start to the season. In a corresponding move, outfielder Jasson Dominguez has been called up.
Los Angeles Angels veteran Mike Trout recorded his franchise-leading, 797th extra-base hit for the team yesterday.
Microwaves, hot water, and steamers are all unique ways that MLB players quickly break in their new gloves.