DETROIT — Mitch Haniger, the hottest hitter not only on the Mariners, but also in the American League, was removed from Tuesday night’s game with an oblique strain per team sources.
The injury occurred in Haniger’s second at-bat of the game. After singling up the middle sharply in the third inning, replays showed Haniger wincing in pain as he left the batter’s box and running slowly to first base. Moments later on a pickoff throw to first base, Haniger again appeared to be in pain after diving back to first, grabbing at his side. Mariners manager Scott Servais immediately called time and came on the field with athletic trainer Rob Nodine.