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Donovan to Start Rehab Assignment in Arkansas

The Seattle Mariners have announced that outfielder Brendan Donovan will start a rehab assignment with the Double‑A Arkansas Travelers next week after a left groin strain sidelined him since mid‑April.

The Mariners’ 29‑year‑old will play two games with the Travelers on Tuesday and Wednesday, with a potential return to the major league roster if the performances go well, GM Justin Hollander said. Donovan’s rehab schedule could lead to a call‑up in Chicago after the off‑day on Thursday, though the team is not planning to activate him for the current homestand. newsbetting.bond