Mariners Utilityman Brendan Donovan Suffers Leg Injury

Donovan left last night's game with an apparent groin issue, but imaging came back clean.

Apr. 5, 2026 at 12:52am

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Mariners utilityman Brendan Donovan left last night's game against the Angels with an apparent leg injury after landing awkwardly on his left leg while trying to beat out an infield hit. Donovan has soreness in his groin region, but imaging came back clean, according to reports.

Why it matters

Donovan has been off to a hot start for the Mariners this season, batting .370/.485/.667 across his first 33 plate appearances. His versatility and production have been valuable for the club, so any extended absence could impact their lineup and infield depth.

The details

Donovan hit a grounder to second base in the seventh inning and attempted to beat it out for an infield hit. He landed awkwardly on the bag with his left leg and was replaced on defense by Leo Rivas. The Mariners reported that Donovan has soreness in his groin region, but further imaging showed no serious injury.

  • Donovan left last night's game against the Angels in the seventh inning.

The players

Brendan Donovan

A utilityman for the Seattle Mariners who has gotten off to a hot start this season, batting .370/.485/.667 across his first 33 plate appearances.

Leo Rivas

Replaced Donovan on defense in the bottom half of the seventh inning after he left the game with an injury.

Reid Detmers

The Angels left-handed pitcher Donovan was facing when he suffered the injury.

Colt Emerson

A top infield prospect for the Mariners who was recently signed to a record extension, with plans to play him at third base when he gets called up.

Ryan Divish

A reporter for The Seattle Times who provided updates on Donovan's injury status.

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What they’re saying

“Donovan has soreness in his groin region, per Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times.”

— Ryan Divish, Reporter, The Seattle Times

What’s next

The Mariners will continue to monitor Donovan's condition and provide updates on the severity of the injury and his timeline for return.

The takeaway

While the initial imaging showed no serious injury, the Mariners will need to closely monitor Donovan's recovery, as his versatility and production have been valuable to the team's strong start this season.