Seattle’s Mitch Haniger connects for a grand slam in the third inning of Saturday’s game in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara)

Seattle’s Mitch Haniger connects for a grand slam in the third inning of Saturday’s game in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara)

Haniger returns from disabled list in grand fashion

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Outfielder Mitch Haniger returned Saturday to the Mariners just three weeks after getting hit in the face by a pitch from Jacob deGrom of the New York Mets.

The Mariners activated Haniger from the disabled list as part of a series of moves prior to their game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg. Fla.

Haniger, 26, started in right field and batted sixth in Saturday’s game. He hit a grand slam in the third inning, his eighth home run of the season

The Mariners activated Haniger after placing outfielder Jarrod Dyson on the 10-day disabled list, retroactive to Aug. 17, because of a strained right groin muscle.

The Mariners also swapped bullpen pitchers by recalling right-hander Casey Lawrence from Triple-A Tacoma and optioning right-hander Sam Gaviglio to the same club.

Technically, Lawrence replaces Dyson on the roster since he was optioned Aug. 15 to the Rainiers. An optioned player must remain in the minors for at least 10 days unless he replaces a player who is placed on the disabled list.

Haniger returns after going 4-for-21 with two home runs in six games on a rehab assignment at Tacoma. He batted .255 with seven homers and 24 RBIs in 58 games prior to suffering a severe facial laceration when hit by the pitch.

This was Haniger’s second stay on the disabled list. He previously missed 6 1/2 weeks because of a strained right oblique muscle suffered April 25 in Detroit.

Dyson, 33, battled a groin injury in recent days and his slow recovery prompted the move to put him on the disabled list. He is batting .255 with five homers and 30 RBIs in 109 games while also leading the American League with 28 stolen bases.

Lawrence, 29, is back for a fourth tour in his ongoing shuttle between the Mariners and Tacoma. He is 1-0 with a 5.64 ERA in 13 big-league games for the Mariners since his acquisition from Toronto in a May 11 waiver claim.

Gaviglio, 27, returns to the Rainiers after not pitching in three games since his Aug. 15 recall to replace Lawrence as a long reliever. That move was made to provide the bullpen with a fresh arm.

Talk to us

> Give us your news tips.

> Send us a letter to the editor.

> More Herald contact information.

More in Sports

X
Prep roundup for Wednesday, Nov. 6

Lake Stevens girls soccer, A-M volleyball face district setbacks.

X
Prep roundup for Nov. 5, 2024

Shorewood girls soccer and King’s volleyball advance to state

Vote for The Herald’s Prep Athlete of the Week for Oct. 27-Nov. 2

The Athlete of the Week nominees for Oct. 27-Nov. 2. Voting closes… Continue reading

The Mountlake Terrace High School football team poses for a preseason photo (Photo courtesy of Mountlake Terrace High School).
Mountlake Terrace named WIAA Team of the Month for football

The Hawks were recognized for achievements on and off the field.

No. 6 Gonzaga opens season with historic rout of No. 8 Baylor

Bulldogs are ‘going to have a special year.’

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson (3), who got some receiver help prior to Tuesday's trade deadline, throws the ball during the first quarter against the New York Giants at Acrisure Stadium on Oct. 28, 2024, in Pittsburgh. (Joe Sargent / Getty Images / Tribune News Services)
Steelers, Lions, Ravens make moves at NFL trade deadline

Seahawks inactive in trade market, hold on to DK Metcalf.

Ron Francis attempting to get Kraken back on track

Seattle’s GM building talent pipeline for the future.

Lake Stevens junior outside hitter Laura Eichert hits the ball over the net for a kill in the Wesco 4A title game against Glacier Peak in Snohomish, Wash., on Monday, Nov. 4, 2024. The Vikings won in four sets, 3-1. (Taras McCurdie / The Herald)
Lake Stevens volleyball claims Wesco 4A title

The Vikings get revenge over GP and down the Grizzlies, 3-1.

Tips Week in Review: Everett wins one, loses one

The Silvertips topped Wenatchee but lost in overtime to Tri-City.

WSU checks in at No. 21 in first round of CFP rankings

Cougars face an uphill battle to reach 12-team college football playoff.

The Padres’ Donovan Solano is tagged out at home plate in the second inning of Wednesday’s game by Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Mariners’ Cal Raleigh, Dylan Moore win Gold Glove awards

Former AquaSox second baseman Brock Rodden wins minor league Gold Glove.

Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald addresses the team in the locker room at Lumen Field after a 26-20 loss to the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024. (Photo courtesy of Rod Mar / Seattle Seahawks)
Macdonald: ‘Everything’s on table’ to change Seahawks

Seattle’s staff will work during the bye week to fix issues that led to losing 5 of last 6.

Support local journalism

If you value local news, make a gift now to support the trusted journalism you get in The Daily Herald. Donations processed in this system are not tax deductible.