Victor Robles received a 10-game suspension after a bat-throw incident during a Tacoma rehab assignment, an event that followed four hit-by-pitch events in five rehab games. He apologized publicly, citing the emotional strain of rehab and the recent loss of his mother. MLB fined him and suspended him to begin upon his return to the Mariners’ active roster, though the player is appealing, so no immediate action is taken. The suspension underscores the pressures of rehab in a season full of setbacks for the veteran outfielder.

Robles, who hasn’t appeared in the majors since an April shoulder dislocation, is on the Mariners’ radar as a potential early-back contributor when healthy. Acquired from Washington last year, he’d be asked to bring outfield depth and speed if/when he returns. Fantasy players will want to watch how the appeal unfolds and when he’s cleared to rejoin Seattle’s lineup, as that return will influence the team’s outfield rotations and potential bid opportunities on the waiver wire.

In the meantime, Seattle must navigate roster planning without Robles, balancing rehab progress with the need to maintain competitive depth down the stretch. The outcome of the appeal and his performance post-reintegration will shape his fantasy outlook—whether he can reclaim a regular role quickly or face a prolonged ramp, affecting stolen-base potential, run production, and defensive contributions.