Logan Evans will miss the 2026 season after Tommy John surgery, removing a promising arm from Seattle’s rotation. Betting impact: expect slightly longer odds on Mariners’ pitching props and season win totals; punters may favor backing opposing offenses in games Evans would have started or adjust futures and rotation-based props accordingly.
Logan Evans Out for 2026 After Tommy John Surgery
Logan Evans will miss the entire 2026 season after undergoing Tommy John surgery. The 24-year-old right-hander, 6-foot-4, saw his rookie MLB campaign cut short and will begin a year-long rehabilitation process.
2025 Debut and Draft Background
Evans made 15 starts in 2025 — his first major-league season — and posted a 6-5 record with a 4.32 ERA across 81.1 innings. He did not pitch in the postseason due to injury. Seattle selected Evans in the 12th round of the 2023 MLB Draft out of the University of Pittsburgh.
Rotation Depth Takes a Hit
Losing Evans reduces Seattle’s rotation depth behind established young arms George Kirby, Bryan Woo and Logan Gilbert. While those three remain cornerstones, Evans’ absence forces the Mariners to rely more on internal depth pieces, minor-league call-ups or offseason acquisitions to cover innings and maintain workload balance.
Short- and Long-Term Team Outlook
In the short term, the bullpen may face heavier usage and the Mariners could seek swing starters or piggyback plans to protect the rotation. Long term, a successful Tommy John recovery often returns pitchers to effectiveness after rehab, but Seattle will need to manage innings and development carefully in 2026.
Betting and Fantasy Implications
Evans’ injury nudges several betting angles: team ERA and starting-pitching props for Seattle could lengthen, and season win-total lines might be adjusted downward.
Punters should evaluate bullpen innings props, opponent offensive totals in affected starts, and rotation-based futures. Fantasy managers should expect reduced depth and plan for replacement-level starts at that rotation slot.
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Mariners righty Logan Evans has undergone Tommy John surgery, and will miss the entire season, the team announced Friday.
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