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September 5, 2026
Remaining out Saturday
Montes (hip) isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Athletics.
Analysis
Montes was taken out of Friday's contest early due to left hip soreness, and he'll need at least one more day to recover before returning to action. Taylor Ward will pick up a start in right field as a result and bat seventh.
September 5, 2026
Leaves game with hip soreness
Montes was removed from Friday's game against the Athletics with left hip soreness.
Analysis
The 21-year-old crashed into the outfield wall while attempting to make a play on a Zack Gelof triple, which led to Montes exiting his third career MLB game. The Mariners have provided the location of Montes' injury, but the full extent of the issue remains uncertain. Consider him day-to-day for now.
September 5, 2026
Exits after crashing into wall
Montes was removed from Friday's game against the Athletics in the fifth inning with an apparent injury, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.
Analysis
Montes, playing in just his third MLB game, crashed hard into the outfield wall while trying to make a play on a Zack Gelof triple in the top of the fifth. While Montes got up and was walking around afterward, he was replaced in right field by Taylor Ward in between innings.
September 2, 2026
Sitting versus southpaw
Montes is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game in Boston.
Analysis
Montes homered as part of a two-hit day in his major-league debut Tuesday, but the left-handed batter will not start Wednesday as the Red Sox send southpaw Patrick Sandoval to the bump. Taylor Ward is in right field for the Mariners, and he will likely continue to platoon with Montes between that position and designated hitter.
September 2, 2026
Homers in big-league debut
Montes went 2-for-4 with an RBI single, a solo home run and an additional run scored during Tuesday's 9-6 win over Boston.
Analysis
Montes was promoted from Triple-A Tacoma ahead of his major-league debut Tuesday, serving as the designated hitter. His RBI single in the third inning was his first big-league hit before he belted a 407-foot solo homer to center field in the fifth to give the Mariners a commanding 9-1 lead. Although he was the DH on Tuesday, Montes should see plenty of reps in right field given Taylor Ward's recent struggles at the plate.
September 1, 2026
Officially promoted to big leagues
The Mariners selected Montes's contract from Triple-A Tacoma on Tuesday.
Analysis
The Mariners will give Montes a look in September as they try to make up ground in the American League Wild Card race. Montes has popped 38 home runs while collecting a .928 OPS between Double-A Arkansas and Tacoma this season, though it's also come with a 30.6 percent strikeout rate. The 21-year-old slugger should see regular playing time against righties, which would likely eat into the opportunities of the struggling Taylor Ward (.378 OPS with Seattle). Montes is starting at designated hitter and batting seventh Tuesday in Boston in his major-league debut.
