As expected, the Mariners made a roster move prior to Saturday’s game against Toronto. It just wasn’t the expected move.
Outfielder Mitch Haniger will spend at least one more game on a rehab assignment at Triple-A Tacoma in his recovery from a strained right oblique muscle that surfaced April 25 at Detroit.
"Haniger will play part of the game (Saturday)," manager Scott Servais said. "(He) will not play the whole game. We’ll back off a little and make sure his legs are under him, and he’s good to go.
"If everything goes good there, there’s a chance he could be here (Sunday).