SEATTLE -- The Mariners’ bullpen returned a key reinforcement before Wednesday’s series finale vs. the White Sox, as setup man Matt Brash was activated from the 15-day injured list.
And fellow leverage reliever Gabe Speier might not be far behind him, as he was slated to begin a rehab assignment later that night at High-A Everett.
In a corresponding move, lefty Robinson Ortiz was optioned to Triple-A Tacoma.
Brash, who was recovering from right lat inflammation, made two rehab appearances at Tacoma. The injury first surfaced a few days before he was forced to exit an April 29 outing at Minnesota. For the season, he’s given up zero earned runs over 14 outings, over which the Mariners are 12-2.
Ortiz was recalled on Monday but did not make an appearance.