Mariners ace Logan Gilbert threw a bullpen before a game against the New York Yankees on Tuesday. It's the first bullpen he's thrown since suffering a Grade 1 elbow flexor strain

The final fastballs from Logan Gilbert had more flair on Tuesday afternoon at T-Mobile Park, as the Mariners’ ace topped out around 94 mph when throwing his first full bullpen session since suffering a right elbow flexor strain on April 25.

Seattle added a run in the seventh inning when Randy Arozarena doubled and Dylan Moore blooped an RBI single in front of Judge. Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh demolished a two-run homer in the eighth and Yankees shortstop matched it with a two-run blast of his own in the ninth.

With the Mariners' starting rotation struggling mightily, Logan Gilbert is set to take a monster step in his return from a Grade 1 flexor strain.

Gilbert, diagnosed with a Grade 1 right elbow flexor strain on April 26, threw off a bullpen mound Sunday for the first time since landing on the IL. He said he threw 15 pitches at roughly three-quarters effort and felt good afterward.

Here are some minor league injury updates from Seattle Mariners general manager Justin Hollander, including a pitching prospect who made a long-awaited return.

General manager Justin Hollander offered some details on how Trent Thornton landed on the injured list before a series against the Toronto Blue Jays.