SEATTLE -- Newly promoted catcher Chris Herrmann, who made his Mariners debut on Sunday, was placed on the 10-day disabled list with a strained right oblique prior to Wednesday's game against the Rangers.
David Freitas, who was optioned to Triple-A Tacoma when Herrmann arrived on Sunday, was recalled to fill the backup catching role. Herrmann's DL stint is retroactive to May 28, so he'll be sidelined until at least June 7.
Herrmann felt an issue in his side during batting practice Tuesday and had an MRI test on Wednesday.