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Michael Rucker
Michael Rucker
Seattle Mariners • Pitcher
Age 32 • 6' 1" • 195 lb
Bats: R • Throws: R
MLB Debut: 2021-07-30
Born: Columbus , MS • USA
Draft: 2016
2026 Stats
W
1
L
4
ERA
5.56
WHIP
1.28
IP
43.2
SO
50
SV
0
HLD
1
G
37
GS
0
Career Stats
W
6
L
6
ERA
5.12
WHIP
1.36
IP
167.0
SO
170
SV
1
HLD
6
G
133
GS
0
Year-by-Year Pitching
Year Team GGSIP WLSVSO ERAWHIPAwards
2021 CHC 20 — 28.1 — — 1 30 6.99 1.52
2022 CHC 41 — 54.2 3 1 — 50 3.95 1.28
2023 CHC 35 — 40.1 2 1 — 40 4.91 1.44
2026 SEA 37 — 43.2 1 4 — 50 5.56 1.28
Spring Training
Pitching
YearTeamGGSIPWLSVSOERAWHIP
2020 BAL 3—5.0 ———3 0.001.20
2021 CHC 4—3.2 ———4 7.361.91
2022 CHC 619.0 1——12 2.001.00
2023 CHC 7—8.0 ———6 3.381.38
2024 PHI 2—2.0 ———— 0.001.50
2026 SEA 8—7.1 ——15 4.911.91
Game Logs
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Pitching
Date Opponent IP H R ER BB SO HR
2026-09-26 vs LAA 1.2 1 0 0 1 3 0
2026-09-24 vs LAA 1.2 0 0 0 1 2 0
2026-09-22 vs HOU 1.0 0 0 0 1 1 0
2026-09-14 @ LAA 2.0 0 0 0 1 0 0
2026-09-12 @ ATH 1.0 1 0 0 0 1 0
2026-09-08 vs TEX 1.0 0 0 0 0 2 0
2026-09-05 vs ATH 1.1 2 2 2 0 2 1
2026-09-02 @ BOS 2.0 4 2 2 0 1 1
2026-08-28 @ TOR 2.0 2 2 2 1 2 0
2026-08-23 vs CHC 0.2 4 7 7 2 1 1
2026-08-22 vs CHC 1.0 0 0 0 0 1 0
2026-08-20 @ MIL 2.2 0 0 0 1 4 0
2026-08-14 @ HOU 1.1 0 0 0 0 1 0
2026-08-11 @ NYY 0.1 3 4 4 1 1 0
2026-08-09 vs TB 0.1 0 0 0 0 0 0
2026-08-08 vs TB 1.0 2 2 0 1 1 0
2026-08-06 vs DET 1.0 0 0 0 0 2 0
2026-08-04 vs DET 1.0 0 0 0 1 1 0
2026-07-31 vs MIN 1.0 0 0 0 0 1 0
2026-07-29 @ LAD 1.0 2 1 1 0 0 0
2026-07-27 @ TEX 1.0 1 0 0 0 2 0
2026-07-24 @ TEX 2.0 2 0 0 0 3 0
2026-07-21 vs CIN 1.0 1 1 1 0 1 1
2026-07-20 vs CIN 1.0 0 0 0 0 3 0
2026-07-17 vs SF 1.0 1 0 0 0 1 0
2026-07-12 @ TB 1.0 0 0 0 1 1 0
2026-07-11 @ TB 1.0 2 1 0 0 0 0
2026-07-09 @ MIA 2.0 3 2 2 0 1 0
2026-07-07 @ MIA 0.1 1 1 0 1 0 0
2026-07-03 vs TOR 1.0 1 0 0 0 0 0
2026-06-30 vs LAA 1.0 0 0 0 1 0 0
2026-06-28 @ CLE 0.1 2 4 4 2 0 0
2026-06-24 @ PIT 2.0 2 0 0 0 3 0
2026-06-20 vs BOS 1.0 0 0 0 0 2 0
2026-06-17 vs BAL 1.0 1 1 1 1 3 1
2026-06-14 @ WSH 1.0 1 1 1 0 2 1
2026-06-12 @ WSH 1.0 0 0 0 0 1 0
Transactions
Entire history • newest first.
2026-06-11
Seattle Mariners selected the contract of RHP Michael Rucker from Tacoma Rainiers.
2026-01-08
Seattle Mariners signed free agent RHP Michael Rucker to a minor league contract.
2026-01-08
RHP Michael Rucker roster status changed by Seattle Mariners.
2024-11-04
Washington Nationals sent RHP Michael Rucker outright to Rochester Red Wings.
2024-10-01
Washington Nationals recalled RHP Michael Rucker from Rochester Red Wings.
2024-09-06
Washington Nationals reassigned RHP Michael Rucker to the minor leagues.
2024-09-06
Washington Nationals claimed RHP Michael Rucker off waivers from Philadelphia Phillies.
2024-09-06
Washington Nationals optioned RHP Michael Rucker to Rochester Red Wings.
2024-09-05
RHP Michael Rucker roster status changed by Philadelphia Phillies.
2024-09-04
Philadelphia Phillies designated RHP Michael Rucker for assignment.
2024-07-29
Philadelphia Phillies optioned RHP Michael Rucker to Lehigh Valley IronPigs.
2024-07-26
Philadelphia Phillies activated RHP Michael Rucker from the 60-day injured list.
2024-07-13
Philadelphia Phillies sent RHP Michael Rucker on a rehab assignment to Lehigh Valley IronPigs.
2024-07-13
Philadelphia Phillies sent RHP Michael Rucker on a rehab assignment to Lehigh Valley IronPigs.
2024-06-21
Philadelphia Phillies sent RHP Michael Rucker on a rehab assignment to Lehigh Valley IronPigs.
2024-06-21
Philadelphia Phillies sent RHP Michael Rucker on a rehab assignment to Lehigh Valley IronPigs.
2024-06-11
Philadelphia Phillies sent RHP Michael Rucker on a rehab assignment to Reading Fightin Phils.
2024-06-11
Philadelphia Phillies sent RHP Michael Rucker on a rehab assignment to Reading Fightin Phils.
2024-06-07
Philadelphia Phillies sent RHP Michael Rucker on a rehab assignment to Clearwater Threshers.
2024-06-07
Philadelphia Phillies sent RHP Michael Rucker on a rehab assignment to Clearwater Threshers.
2024-06-03
Philadelphia Phillies transferred RHP Michael Rucker from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list. Right hand arterial vasospasm.
2024-03-28
Philadelphia Phillies placed RHP Michael Rucker on the 15-day injured list retroactive to March 25, 2024. Right hand arterial vasospasm.
2024-02-06
Chicago Cubs traded RHP Michael Rucker to Philadelphia Phillies for cash.
2024-02-01
Chicago Cubs designated RHP Michael Rucker for assignment.
2023-10-02
Chicago Cubs recalled RHP Michael Rucker from Iowa Cubs.
2023-08-24
Chicago Cubs optioned RHP Michael Rucker to Iowa Cubs.
2023-08-15
Chicago Cubs recalled RHP Michael Rucker from Iowa Cubs.
2023-07-28
Chicago Cubs optioned RHP Michael Rucker to Iowa Cubs.
2023-06-07
Chicago Cubs recalled RHP Michael Rucker from Iowa Cubs.
2023-05-30
Chicago Cubs optioned RHP Michael Rucker to Iowa Cubs.
2022-08-02
Chicago Cubs activated RHP Michael Rucker.
2022-08-02
Chicago Cubs activated RHP Michael Rucker.
2022-08-02
Chicago Cubs recalled RHP Michael Rucker from Iowa Cubs.
2022-07-10
Chicago Cubs optioned RHP Michael Rucker to Iowa Cubs.
2022-07-03
Chicago Cubs recalled RHP Michael Rucker from Iowa Cubs.
2022-06-12
Chicago Cubs optioned RHP Michael Rucker to Iowa Cubs.
2022-06-11
Chicago Cubs recalled RHP Michael Rucker from Iowa Cubs.
2022-06-10
Chicago Cubs optioned RHP Michael Rucker to Iowa Cubs.
2022-06-01
Chicago Cubs activated RHP Michael Rucker.
2022-05-28
Chicago Cubs sent RHP Michael Rucker on a rehab assignment to Iowa Cubs.
2022-05-19
Chicago Cubs placed RHP Michael Rucker on the 15-day injured list retroactive to May 17, 2022. Left turf toe.
2021-07-30
Chicago Cubs selected the contract of RHP Michael Rucker, and from Iowa Cubs.
2021-02-12
P Michael Rucker assigned to Chicago Cubs .
2021-02-12
Chicago Cubs invited non-roster RHP Michael Rucker to spring training.
2021-02-12
Chicago Cubs invited non-roster RHP Michael Rucker to spring training.
2020-03-10
Chicago Cubs invited non-roster RHP Michael Rucker to spring training.
2020-03-06
RHP Michael Rucker returned to Chicago Cubs from Baltimore Orioles.
2019-12-12
Baltimore Orioles claimed RHP Michael Rucker off waivers from Iowa Cubs.
2016-07-15
Chicago Cubs signed RHP Michael Rucker.
Scouting Report
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Season 2026
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Pitch N Use% Velo HB IVB Spin xwOBA Whiff% Zone% Chase% BNStuff+ BNCtrl+
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Movement Profile (Induced Break)
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Pitch Location Heatmaps
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vs. LHH
vs. RHH
Zone: left -0.7083 / right 0.7083 • bot 1.595 / top 3.394 • Domain: X [-2,2], Z [0,5]
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