Seattle Mariners shortstop Jean Segura has returned from paternity leave and is back in the lineup for Monday's game against the Houston Astros.
The All-Star, leading the Mariners with a .314 average, will bat third in the first game of a crucial three-game series in Seattle, facing right-hander Gerrit Cole.
The Mariners also recalled outfielder Ben Gamel from Triple-A Tacoma. Gamel, optioned to Tacoma on Aug. 1, hit .290 in 72 games played for the Mariners, and was batting .