Mariners third-year starter Bryce Miller's elbow troubles have continued, which opened the door for Evans' return to the big leagues.

Logan Gilbert, out since late April, is expected to start early next week when the Mariners host the Boston Red Sox for a three-game series.

Logan Gilbert was encouraged with how he felt physically after throwing about 25 pitches in the T-Mobile Park bullpen Friday afternoon, in what he expects to be his final tune up before returning to the Mariners rotation.