SEATTLE — The hits just keep on coming for the Seattle Mariners.
And not just base hits.
The Mariners placed shortstop Jean Segura, who was tied for the American League lead with a .341 batting average, on the 10-day disabled list before their series opener Friday against Tampa Bay with a right high ankle sprain.
Segura suffered the injury while sliding into second base in the fourth inning Thursday against Colorado and was helped off the field.
Teammate Nelson Cruz, who also left Thursday’s game early, was more fortunate. The designated hitter, who suffered a bruised left hand when hit by a pitch by the Rockies’ Kyle Freeland, was back in his cleanup spot Friday.