Danny Farquhar's latest stint with the Mariners lasted just two games, the team optioning him back to Triple-A Tacoma after Sunday's 12-0 loss to Houston.
Farquhar was called up Saturday to take the roster spot of outfielder Rickie Weeks, who was designated for assignment.
The Mariners are expected to call up a position player before the start of their next series with the San Francisco Giants, where they could use an extra option on the bench without the use of the designated hitter in a National League ballpark. Outfielder James Jones is the likely choice after being a late scratch from the Rainers' game Sunday.