The Mariners will make their first roster move midweek when RF Ichiro Suzuki comes off the disabled list. When that happens, Ichiro will become the leadoff hitter and LF Endy Chavez, who had a huge first week as the leadoff hitter, will be moved around or will sit on the bench as manager Don Wakamatsu tries to juggle his lineup to find playing time for Chavez, LF/DH Ken Griffey Jr. and DH Mike Sweeney.
PLAYER NEWS: --2B Ronny Cedeno hit his first homer of the season for Seattle's first run in the third inning Sunday. It was the first home run for Cedeno since July 24, 2008 and the 14th homer of his big-league career.
--LF Endy Chavez went 2-for-4 Sunday with a couple of singles to get his average up to .392. He has hit safely in 12 of 13 games this season, and his total of 18 singles (out of 20 hits) is the most by anyone in the American League.
--1B Russell Branyan (back) missed his second consecutive start Sunday against Detroit. With a day off Monday, manager Don Wakamatsu said he is reasonably confident that Branyan will be able to play Tuesday against Tampa Bay. Branyan suffered the injury sliding at the plate Friday.
MEDICAL WATCH:
1B Russell Branyan (sore back) left the April 17 game after sliding into home plate. He did not play April 18 or 19 but hoped to return April 21.
C Kenji Johjima (strained right hamstring) went on the 15-day disabled list April 16.
LHP Ryan Rowland-Smith (triceps tendinitis) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to April 11. He is not expected to be sidelined long term.
LHP Cesar Jimenez (biceps tendinitis) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to March 29.
LHP Ryan Feierabend (Tommy John elbow surgery in March 2009) went on the 60-day disabled list March 16.
LHP Tyler Johnson (left shoulder surgery in May 2008) started the season in the minors. He is attempting to rebuild his strength.
RHP Chad Cordero (right shoulder surgery in July 2008) signed a minor league deal with the Mariners during the spring, and he wasn't ready for opening day. He could return in May, however, and then would be a competitor for the closer's job.
ROTATION:
RHP Felix Hernandez
LHP Erik Bedard
RHP Carlos Silva
LHP Jarrod Washburn
RHP Chris Jakubauskas
BULLPEN:
RHP Brandon Morrow (closer)
RHP Miguel Batista
RHP Roy Corcoran
RHP Mark Lowe
RHP David Aardsma
RHP Shawn Kelley
RHP Sean White
CATCHERS:
Rob Johnson
Jamie Burke
INFIELDERS:
1B Russell Branyan
2B Jose Lopez
SS Yuniesky Betancourt
3B Adrian Beltre
INF Mike Sweeney
INF Ronny Cedeno
OUTFIELDERS:
LF Endy Chavez
CF Franklin Gutierrez
RF Ichiro Suzuki
DH Ken Griffey Jr.
OF Wladimir Balentien
