Elias will have to be activated from the disabled list and another roster move will be made.
The shuffle of pitchers continued Saturday and will likely carry into the coming days as the Mariners try to piece together a bullpen while also being cognizant of a rotation that needs the upcoming off day Thursday to get an additional rest for its fatigued starters.
On Saturday, the Mariners made an expected roster move and an announcement. The team optioned veteran right-hander Christian Bergman back to Class AAA Tacoma after pitching 2 2/3 innings on Friday night in an 11-1 loss to the Dodgers.