Here's Why Seattle Mariners Red-Hot Prospect Was Scratched on Sunday

After a four-RBI game on Saturday, Ben Williamson did not start in the series finale against the Miami Marlins.

Seattle Mariners third baseman Ben Williamson (9) hits a single against the Miami Marlins during the sixth inning at T-Mobile Park on April 25. | Steven Bisig-Imagn Images

UPDATE, 1:30 p.m. PT: Williamson was scratched with a back spasm, per our own Teren Kowatsch.

Williamson out with back spams, just learned.#Mariners #TridentsUp https://t.co/NNDGj2Y34K

— Teren Kowatsch (@Teren_Kowatsch) April 27, 2025

Seattle Mariners prospect Ben Williamson has been scratched from Sunday's series finale against the Miami Marlins for unknown reasons.

Originally in the starting lineup, Williamson was scratched, as was Rowdy Tellez. Tellez was hit by a pitch on the hand during Saturday's 14-0 win. Williamson appeared fine though, putting together a four-RBI night in the win.

Tellez and Williamson have both been scratched from the lineup.
Donovan Solano will play first and Miles Mastrobuoni will play third.#Mariners #TridentsUp https://t.co/BUYPK0XuyR

— Teren Kowatsch (@Teren_Kowatsch) April 27, 2025

The No. 13 prospect in the organization, Williamson has hit .310 through his first 11 games, also posting a .356 on-base percentage. He has one homer, seven RBIs and has played an excellent third base.

A former second-round pick (2023) out of William & Mary, Williamson has been lauded for his defensive work. However, his surging bat has been a surprise thus far. He only hit four homers in 150 career minor league games.

We will have more information on why he's been scratched as it becomes available.

The Mariners enter play on Sunday at 15-12 overall and with a share of first place in the American League West. They'll be looking for their sixth straight series win, and they've won 12 of their last 17 contests.

Prospect Logan Evans will get the start for the Seattle on the mound. He's ranked as the No. 10 prospect in the organization and will be making his major league debut. He was 1-1 at Triple-A Tacoma this year with a 3.86 ERA.

He'll be opposed by Max Meyer for Miami, who is coming off a 14-strikeout contest last time out.

The Mariners will be off on Monday.

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