The Mariners gave a seemingly positive update on Gilbert after he hit the injured list on Saturday. The only problem? They've given these kind of updates before.

Evans will make his debut in the series finale against the Miami Marlins. With the series tied, the rookie pitcher will be called on to help lead Seattle to a series-clinching win and maintain their spot atop the AL West.

The Seattle Mariners placed right-handed starter Logan Gilbert on the injured list on Saturday with a flexor strain in his pitching elbow. Gilbert suffered the injury during Friday's start against the Miami Marlins,