--LHP Jarrod Washburn came into Wednesday's game holding opposing hitters to a .115 batting average with runners in scoring postion, third best in the AL. LHP Erik Bedard (.118) ranked fourth and RHP Felix Hernandez (.167) ninth.
--C Rob Johnson is in the midst of another struggle. After going 0-for-20 earlier in the season, he's hitless in his last 18 at-bats. However, he has continued to get playing time because in 18 games (16 starts) he has the second best catcher's ERA in the league at 3.26. --SS Yuniesky Betancourt was given the night off after having a long, in depth conversation with manager Don Wakamatsu. The manager has wanted Betancourt -- who has just two walks -- to be more selective at the plate and to keep his focus while playing on defense.
--1B Mike Sweeney had hoped to be available to play in the first two games of the Texas series. However, he is still suffering from back spasms and is day-to-day.
--C Kenji Johjima had a big day Wednesday. In addition to hitting a two-run homer to give the Mariners a three-run lead, he stole a base and threw out a runner attempting to steal.
MEDICAL WATCH:
1B Mike Sweeney (back spasms) did not play May 10-13. He is day-to-day.
RHP Carlos Silva (right shoulder inflammation) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to May 7.
RHP Shawn Kelley (strained left oblique muscle) went on the 15-day disabled list May 6. He could miss at least one month.
RHP Roy Corcoran (strained neck) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to April 29.
LHP Ryan Rowland-Smith (left triceps tendinitis) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to April 11. He threw a bullpen session May 5. He is scheduled for a simulated game during the week of May 11-17, after which he might start a rehab assignment.
LHP Cesar Jimenez (left biceps tendinitis) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to March 29. He began a rehab assignment with Class AAA Tacoma on April 24.
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 might start a rehab assignment with Class AAA Tacoma by mid-May.
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 was throwing in extended spring training in early May.
ROTATION:
RHP Felix Hernandez
LHP Erik Bedard
LHP Jarrod Washburn
RHP Chris Jakubauskas
LHP Jason Vargas
BULLPEN:
RHP Brandon Morrow (closer)
RHP David Aardsma
RHP Miguel Batista
RHP Mark Lowe
RHP Sean White
RHP Denny Stark
LHP Garrett Olson
CATCHERS:
Kenji Johjima
Rob Johnson
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
