PT TOMORROW: AL West—Seager injury creates opportunities in SEA

Seattle Mariners

A potentially productive lineup has taken a hit from Kyle Seager's (3B, SEA) hand surgery, with June now projected as his earliest return date. This and a strained elbow sidelining Mallex Smith (OF, SEA) early have created ripple effects and early opportunities for what previously looked like a crowded bench. Smith could return quickly and likely end (at least next time) the Mariners' career of Ichiro Suzuki, who was on the active roster this week in Japan. But the two months during Seager's hiatus could get interesting.

For one, SEA will get a look at Ryon Healy 1B, SEA) at his original 3B spot, which isn't necessarily a good thing defensively. Depending on the results, current shortstop Tim Beckham (SS/3B, SEA) could...

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