Bryce Miller Suffers Setback in Oblique Recovery

Miller's return to the mound hit a snag Wednesday when he was forced to cut a scheduled 25-pitch bullpen session short due to tightness in his left oblique. While he will not be shut down from throwing entirely, he must revert to flat-ground work, delaying his timeline by approximately one week. Mariners GM Justin Hollander noted that Miller is behind schedule, leaving his availability for Opening Day in significant doubt as the team prioritizes long-term health over rushing his return.