SEATTLE -- The Seattle Mariners are going with five outfielders for now after recalling Ben Gamel from Triple-A Tacoma and optioning left-handed pitcher Ariel Miranda back to the minors.
Seattle's roster shuffling finally allowed a chance for Gamel to rejoin the club Wednesday. Gamel was sidelined by a strained oblique during spring training.
He started his rehab assignment on April 5 and hit a combined .286 with five RBI in 10 games at Single-A Modesto and Tacoma. Gamel was Seattle's projected starting left fielder but the injury ultimately led to the club signing Ichiro Suzuki during spring training. Suzuki has split time in left field with Guillermo Heredia through the first three weeks of the season.
The decision to option Miranda will mean Seattle has five outfielders -- Gamel, Heredia, Suzuki, Dee Gordon and Mitch Haniger -- for now.
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