"About 15 minutes before first pitch, the Mariners announced that third baseman Chone Figgins was placed on the 15-day disabled list with a strained right hip flexor. To fill his spot, infielder Kyle Seager was recalled from Triple A Tacoma.

Figgins met with team doctors before the game, but after manager Eric Wedge talked with the media.

The Rainiers played today and were preparing to go on the road to Albuquerque. Sources said Seager was on his way here and would be here for first pitch."