The middle of the order for the Mariners continues to look a little out-of-order as Robinson Cano and Nelson Cruz battle head colds that sidelined each for Saturday’s game against the Texas Rangers and also could see them miss Sunday’s contest against Cincinnati.
Each participated in the World Baseball Classic and manager Scott Servais said it’s probable that all of the travel involved likely has contributed to the two players getting sick. Neither has played since Wednesday
“I’m not shocked at all by it,” Servais said. “When you start traveling around like these guys have been, your body it takes its toll and especially when it’s not scheduled out like a normal season is, it’s going to be a little bit challenging.