Before going 2-7 on an East Coast trip, the Mariners appeared in position to possibly secure a first-round playoff bye. But that seems like a long shot now.

Seattle has two more prospects who rank in the top 15 in the minor leagues in hit by pitches — outfielder Cesar Quintas (23 HBP) and catcher Connor Dykstra (20 HBP). Quintas and Dykstra are ranked No. 7 and No. 12 in the minor leagues in hit by pitches, respectively, and are both assigned to the Single-A Modesto Nuts.

MLB revealed its punishment for Seattle Mariners outfielder Victor Robles following a bizarre incident. Robles, who went on the injured list with a dislocated left shoulder in early April, got hit by a pitch while playing a minor-league rehab game for Triple-A Tacoma on Sunday.

Philadelphia Phillies' Bryce Harper, from left, Alec Bohm, Trea Turner and Brandon Marsh celebrate after the Phillies won a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum) PHILADELPHIA (AP ...

The Victor Robles bat-throwing incident happened in minor leagues, but it could impact the Seattle Mariners' MLB playoff run. Latest on suspension.

PHILADELPHIA — Seattle Mariners outfielder Victor Robles received a 10-game suspension and an undisclosed fine for his conduct during the third inning of a Sunday game in Las Vegas during a rehab assignment, Major League Baseball announced Tuesday.

The Philadelphia Phillies and the Seattle Mariners close out their three-game series on Wednesday. Philadelphia beat the Mariners 6-4 on Tuesday and has won three straight games. Meanwhile, Seattle has dropped four consecutive contests.

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Robles hurt the Mariners by throwing his bat at a pitcher, and his 10-game suspension is fair. But he also shouldn’t be blindly dismissed or demonized, writes columnist Mike Vorel.

Major League Baseball suspended Seattle Mariners outfielder Victor Robles for 10 games for throwing his bat in the direction of a pitcher during a minor-league game last Sunday.Robles is expected to appeal the decision in hopes of having his suspension reduced,