Mariners Acquire Marlins Pitcher Josh Simpson After Logan Evans' Injury

Seattle adds left-hander to bullpen following season-ending surgery for young starter.

Published on Feb. 17, 2026

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The Seattle Mariners have acquired left-handed pitcher Josh Simpson from the Miami Marlins in exchange for cash considerations. The move comes after 24-year-old starting pitcher Logan Evans underwent Tommy John surgery and will miss the entire 2026 season. Simpson, 28, made 31 appearances out of the Marlins' bullpen in 2025, his rookie season in the majors.

Why it matters

The Mariners are coming off their deepest postseason run in franchise history, falling just short of their first-ever World Series appearance. Replacing the loss of Evans, a promising young starter, will be crucial as Seattle aims to build on last year's success and make another deep playoff push.

The details

Evans, a second-year player, suffered a torn ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) and will require 12 months to recover from Tommy John surgery, ruling him out for the entire 2026 season. In the trade with the Marlins, the Mariners acquired left-hander Josh Simpson, who made 31 appearances out of Miami's bullpen in 2025 as a rookie, posting a 4-2 record with a 7.34 ERA and 1.83 WHIP.

  • Evans underwent Tommy John surgery in February 2026.
  • Simpson was traded to the Mariners in February 2026.

The players

Logan Evans

A 24-year-old right-handed starting pitcher for the Seattle Mariners who will miss the 2026 season due to Tommy John surgery.

Josh Simpson

A 28-year-old left-handed pitcher who was acquired by the Seattle Mariners from the Miami Marlins in February 2026.

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What they’re saying

“We must continue to build depth in our pitching staff as we aim to make another deep playoff run. Adding Josh Simpson gives us a proven left-handed option out of the bullpen.”

— Jerry Dipoto, General Manager, Seattle Mariners (Mariners.com)

What’s next

The Mariners will look to integrate Simpson into their bullpen as they prepare for the 2026 season without Evans in the starting rotation.

The takeaway

The Mariners' trade for Josh Simpson demonstrates their commitment to maintaining a competitive pitching staff despite the loss of a young, promising starter in Logan Evans. This move underscores Seattle's determination to build on last year's success and make another push for the World Series.