As expected, shortstop Jean Segura returned Tuesday from the disabled list and reclaimed his role atop the Mariners’ lineup for their series opener against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park.
The Mariners previously cleared roster space for Segura by optioning utility infielder Mike Freeman to Triple-A Tacoma after Sunday’s 11-1 victory at Oakland.
Segura was batting .313 with 10 hits in 32 at-bats through eight games when he suffered a strained right hamstring April 10 against Houston at Safeco Field. He was 1-for-11 in three rehab games last weekend at Double-A Arkansas.
"Numbers over there don’t count," Segura said.