SEATTLE -- Emerson Hancock has been scratched from participating in Sunday¡¯s SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game in Denver due to a minor shoulder injury, though there are no structural issues.

¡°Just a conservative management decision as we continue to build his workload,¡± Mariners general manager Jerry Dipoto said in a text message. ¡°We expect he¡¯ll be back in the mix coming out of the break.¡±

Hancock had been dealing with a minor shoulder issue earlier this season, but he didn¡¯t miss extended time. He has thrived in seven outings for High-A Everett, compiling a 2.42 ERA in 26 innings while holding opposing hitters to a .178/.276/.244 (.521 OPS) slash line, and he has yet to give up a homer.

Hancock last pitched on June 25 against Tri-City, when he threw five innings for his second straight start and a season-high 93 pitches.

This has been his first year as a professional after being limited to the Mariners' alternate training site in 2020, coming off his selection as the No. 6 overall pick in the MLB Draft out of the University of Georgia.

Seattle¡¯s No. 3 prospect and MLB Pipeline¡¯s No. 23 overall prospect, Hancock was selected along with outfielders Jarred Kelenic and Julio Rodr¨ªguez for the Futures Game, baseball¡¯s annual event that showcases more prospect talent on one diamond than at any other point in the season. The Mariners¡¯ three selections were the most in the Majors other than host Colorado.

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Hancock was replaced on the American League roster by Boston right-hander Brayan Bello.