No, the Mariners’ 25-man roster still isn’t quite set, even with Thursday’s opening day at Safeco Field against the Indians fast approaching.
They made one more Tuesday, re-assigning outfielder Kirk Nieuwenhuis to minor-league camp, meaning they’re left to decide the final outfield and utility spots – choosing between Ichiro Suzuki and Taylor Motter.
It will all depend on Ichiro’s health, which Mariners manager Scott Servais said they will re-examine during his workouts on Wednesday as he recovers from a sore calf that limited him to an 0-for-10 experience at the plate during five Cactus League games.