SEATTLE -- Mariners center fielder Austin Jackson elevated his rehab program to running agility drills in the outfield Friday afternoon and appears close to heading out on a Minor League rehab stint as he recovers from a sprained right ankle.
Jackson, 28, is eligible to come off the 15-day disabled list Tuesday, though he's unlikely to be ready that soon since manager Lloyd McClendon will want him to get some at-bats with Triple-A Tacoma once he's cleared for game action after being sidelined since May 3.
"It's pretty good today," said Jackson. "This is probably my best day yet.