It could have been worse.
Designated hitter Nelson Cruz avoided a trip to the disabled list Friday after being hit by a pitch in Thursday’s loss to Colorado, but the Mariners lost shortstop Jean Segura because of a high right ankle sprain.
Cruz was in the starting lineup for Friday’s game against Tampa Bay at Safeco Field, while utilityman Taylor Motter, as he did in April, replaced Segura at shortstop.
"Cruzie has a bruise on his hand," manager Scott Servais said, "but everybody knows it’s tough not to put him in the lineup. He wants to play (Friday), and we’re going to give it a go.