PEORIA, Ariz. — Shawn O’Malley’s fight to win the utility spot on the 25-man roster appears to be over. The team announced that O’Malley will undergo an appendectomy some time on Tuesday evening.
O’Malley arrived at the Mariners complex and complained of stomach cramps and discomfort in his side. He was sent to the hospital and diagnosed with appendicitis. The good news for O’Malley was that the appendix had not burst, which requires an emergency surgery that is much more invasive.
Still, the recovery from a routine appendectomy is roughly two to three weeks before being back to full activities.