Prior to boarding the Mariners’ charter to Tokyo earlier today, general manager Jerry Dipoto spoke with Greg Johns of MLB.com to provide an update on the injury status of both Kyle Seager and Mallex Smith.
While the prognosis on Smith is relatively positive, Dipoto wasn’t as bullish on Seager’s chances for a swift return following surgery to repair ligament damage in his left hand on Tuesday.
“He won’t be able to pick up a bat until the eighth week,” Dipoto said. “It’s hard to believe we’ll shut him down for two-plus months and he’ll be able to hit MLB pitching in two weeks.