Mariners Place Speier on IL, Activate Suarez and Simpson

The injury-plagued Mariners took another hit as Speier, 31, was sidelined with shoulder inflammation. The lefty's performance metrics have struggled this season with expected stats like .261 xBA, .466 xSLG, and .337 xwOBA all career-highs. To replace him, the Mariners activated José Suarez, recently claimed off waivers from the Braves, and selected Josh Simpson from Triple-A Tacoma. truewildgame.online

Josh Simpson, 28, brings a strong sweeper to the bullpen but has struggled with command at the major league level. In corresponding moves, RHP Cole Wilcox was optioned to Triple-A Tacoma. No further details are available regarding the severity of Speier's injury.