The Mariners call up prospect Brandyn Garcia to face the red-hot Brewers on July 21, 2025. Can Garcia and Cal Raleigh help Seattle stop Milwaukee's 10-game streak?
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
The Seattle Mariners are not waiting around to lick their wounds after a tough series loss to Houston. With the scorching-hot Milwaukee Brewers rolling into T-Mobile Park on a 10-game heater, the front office made a decisive move Monday, calling up promising left-handed arm Brandyn Garcia to inject some life into a taxed bullpen.
The Brewers enter tonight's contest riding a formidable 10-game winning streak.
The big news from the club today is the promotion of LHP Brandyn Garcia, the organization's No. 13 prospect. The 25-year-old lefty has been dominant in Tacoma, posting a sparkling 2.16 ERA in eight appearances. The move was a necessary one, as the bullpen was stretched thin over the weekend against the Astros. To make room, rookie right-hander Juan Burgos was optioned back to Triple-A after a two-inning outing on Sunday. General Manager Justin Hollander is betting on Garcia, who will wear #43, to provide immediate, quality innings as the playoff race intensifies.
Garcia and the rest of the M's will be thrown directly into the fire as they host the 59-40 Milwaukee Brewers. It's hard to overstate how well Milwaukee is playing right now, coming to Seattle on a 10-game winning streak. For the 53-46 Mariners, this series is a critical test. To keep pace in the American League playoff picture, they'll need their stars to shine. Keep an eye on Cal Raleigh, who leads the team with an incredible 38 homers and 83 RBI, and J.P. Crawford, whose .388 on-base percentage makes him the perfect table-setter.
While the big league club faces a major test, the future continues to look incredibly promising down on the farm. Top prospect Colt Emerson added another highlight to his stellar season for the High-A Everett AquaSox, launching a three-run homer to right field—his ninth of the year. Emerson's consistent power and production are a thrilling sign of what's to come, providing a silver lining no matter the outcome of the day-to-day grind at the MLB level.
Tonight's game is more than just another date on the calendar; it's a statement opportunity. Can the Mariners, with a newly reinforced bullpen, rise to the occasion and halt the Brewers' juggernaut? The answer will set the tone for a pivotal week of baseball in the Emerald City. All eyes will be on T-Mobile Park to see if the M's can get back in the win column.
