Guillermo Heredia was the forgotten man in the Mariners’ outfield over the last few days when Minnesota started right-handed pitchers in three straight games.
Manager Scott Servais vows that won’t continue.
"He’ll be in there in Texas," Servais said. "Against (left-hander) Martin Perez (on Saturday) and maybe for two out of three (games in the weekend series against the Rangers)."
Playing time in the outfield is a premium commodity since Mitch Haniger returned last Sunday from the disabled list and reclaimed his job in right field after missing nearly seven weeks.
Club officials view Haniger as a cornerstone of their future, and his performance to date, though still a small sample size, continues to validate that view.