Overview
- ESPN's Jeff Passan reported the right-hander underwent the procedure last week, with the team acknowledging the setback.
- Seattle announced a 12-month timeline that effectively rules Evans out for the entire 2026 season.
- Evans, a 6-foot-4 rookie in 2025, made 15 starts and logged 81.1 innings.
- Passan described Evans as a depth starter, noting the loss is painful even for a strong pitching staff.
- Analysts still view the Mariners as a top-five rotation, highlighted by Bryan Woo's All-Star campaign and supported by Logan Gilbert, Luis Castillo, Bryce Miller and George Kirby.