Mariners' Bryce Miller 'Feels 100%' in Spring Training After Injury-Riddled 2025 Season

The Seattle Mariners pitcher is optimistic about his recovery from an elbow injury that plagued him last year.

Published on Feb. 17, 2026

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Seattle Mariners pitcher Bryce Miller says he is nearly 100% healthy and ready for the 2026 season after dealing with an elbow injury that limited him to just 18 starts in 2025, when he went 4-6 with a 5.68 ERA. Miller, who signed a two-year contract with the Mariners, is hoping to return to the form that saw him go 12-8 with a 2.94 ERA in 2024.

Why it matters

Miller's health is crucial for the Mariners, who are looking to build on their playoff appearance in 2025. If he can stay healthy, Miller could provide a major boost to the team's starting rotation and help them contend for a postseason spot again in 2026.

The details

After the 2025 season, Miller received an update from Dr. Keith Meister that recommended rehab over a procedure to remove loose bone spurs in his elbow. Miller says he did not experience any discomfort during the offseason and his elbow now "feels 100%". The 2025 season was a struggle for Miller, as he saw his ERA jump from 2.94 the previous year to 5.68 over 18 starts.

  • After the 2025 season ended, Miller received an injury update from Dr. Keith Meister.
  • During the 2025 season, Miller went 4-6 with a 5.68 ERA over 18 starts.
  • In 2024, Miller went 12-8 with a 2.94 ERA over 31 starts.

The players

Bryce Miller

A pitcher for the Seattle Mariners who is looking to bounce back from an injury-plagued 2025 season.

Dr. Keith Meister

The doctor who provided an injury update to Bryce Miller after the 2025 season and recommended rehab over a procedure.

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What they’re saying

“Bryce Miller says that he didn't experience any discomfort this offseason and his pitching 'elbow feels 100%. That led to the decision, after extended conversation with Dr. Keith Meister, to not underdo a procedure to remove the loose bone spurs in the area.”

— Bryce Miller (X)

What’s next

Miller will look to build on his strong 2024 season and stay healthy throughout the 2026 campaign to help the Mariners make another playoff push.

The takeaway

Bryce Miller's recovery from his elbow injury is crucial for the Mariners, who are hoping he can return to his 2024 form and provide a boost to their starting rotation. If Miller can stay healthy, he could be a key piece in the Mariners' quest to make the playoffs again in 2026.