OAKLAND -- After 80 days on the suspended list, Robinson Cano will rejoin the Mariners on Tuesday, and his return figures to provide a timely boost for a club fighting for its first postseason berth in 17 years.
Dee Gordon, who replaced Cano at second base during his suspension, was sidelined for a second straight day for Monday's series opener with the A's due to left shoulder discomfort. And even if Gordon is healthy by Tuesday, the Mariners are eager to add Cano's potent bat to the lineup in any and every way possible.