PEORIA, Ariz. — A familiar name returned to the top of the Mariners’ lineup for Sunday afternoon’s Cactus League game vs. the Reds at Peoria Stadium. Ichiro was penciled in at the leadoff spot and playing left field. It will be his first game action since re-signing with the Mariners last week.
“I’m excited,” manager Scott Servais said. “Ichiro will get in there today. Probably two or three at-bats, we’ll see how he’s feeling. I know he’s excited, and we’re excited to have him out there.”
While Ichiro will be at the leadoff spot, a place he’s been 1,822 games in his career while posting a .