The Mariners finally got Victor Robles back. The corresponding move was just as telling as they optioned Connor Joe back to Triple-A Tacoma. Joe was only up because the Mariners needed coverage while Robles was out.

Seattle’s lineup choice against the Royals turned the Rob Refsnyder debate into something much harder to defend.

There are a few things of note with the Seattle Mariners' lineup for their series opener at 4:40 p.m. Friday in Kansas City against the Royals.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Mitch Garver hit a two-run homer, Logan Gilbert threw 5 2/3 sharp innings and the Seattle Mariners beat the Kansas City Royals 2-0 on Friday night. Cole Young walked to open the seventh inning before Garver squared up a 1-0 sinker from Nick Mears (2-3) and launched a 406-foot shot to left field.

The Seattle Mariners have reinstated Victor Robles from the injured list while optioning Connor Joe to Triple-A Tacoma, marking a significant roster change as the team navigates the season.

Veteran outfielder Victor Robles has returned to the Seattle Mariners from a pec injury after a 12-game rehab stint with the Triple-A Tacoma Rainiers.

Here's how to watch Friday's Kansas City Royals vs Seattle Mariners game, including start times, TV channels, scores and how to stream.

Seattle Mariners Executive Vice President & General Manager of Baseball Operations Justin Hollander announced today the following roster moves: - Victor Robles, OF, reinstated from 10-day Injured List (right pec strain,

The Royals have lost four straight games and 10 of their last 11. Since May 6, the club has been outscored 64-43 and has lost 12 of 15 games during that span. The Royals’ offense was limited once more. It was Mariners standout pitcher Logan Gilbert who shut out the Royals on Friday.

On Friday, former top prospect for the Seattle Mariners, Chris Taylor, retired after a twelve year major league career.