Randy Arozarena Returns from Injured List, Rejoins Mariners for Pittsburgh Series

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June 24, 2026

Cuban outfielder Randy Arozarena of the Seattle Mariners was activated from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, returning to the lineup in time for the opener of a three-game series against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Arozarena had been sidelined since June 13 with a left hamstring strain, suffered while trying to beat out an infield ground ball against the Washington Nationals on June 12. The team placed him on the IL on June 16, retroactive to June 13, after an MRI revealed more inflammation than initially expected.

In the corresponding roster move, infielder/outfielder Connor Joe, who hit .179/.289/.308 with one home run in 21 games, was optioned to Triple-A Tacoma.

The 31-year-old Pinar del Río native has been the Mariners' most productive position player in 2026, slashing .291/.377/.448 with an .825 OPS, seven home runs, 33 RBIs, and 19 stolen bases in 71 games. He leads the team with a 2.5 bWAR and is on track to make the AL All-Star team for the second consecutive season.

Seattle enters the series with a 40-39 record and a 1.5-game lead in the American League West.

(Sources: Associated Press / Athlon Sports)

Fuente: Associated Press / Athlon Sports

Randy Arozarena González

Sports, Outfielder, Baseball

Randy Arozarena González, a notable Cuban baseball player from Pinar del Río, is an outfielder for the professional Cuban baseball team Tampa Bay Rays of Major League Baseball (MLB). In five years, Randy Arozarena has transitioned from playing in Cuba with Vegueros de Pinar del Río to becoming the top offensive figure for the Tampa Bay Rays, one step away from the World Series in the Major Leagues. Previously he played for the St.