Seattle Mariners

Mariners starting pitcher Joe Saunders couldn't contain the Rangers offense Friday night, allowing six earned runs on eight hits and two walks in five innings while striking out a season-high seven batters.

The loss dropped Saunders to 3-5 and gave him a 6.09 ERA in 57 2/3 innings this year heading into Wednesday's game against the Padres in San Diego.

After conflicting reports Friday, the Mariners have indeed placed Robert Andino on outright waivers, the Seattle Post-Intelligencer reports.

The move opens a 40-man roster spot for catcher Jesus Sucre, who replaces Jesus Montero. Andino hit .184/.253/.237 in 76 at-bats with Seattle.

The Mariners recalled shortstop Carlos Triunfel Friday, the team announced. Triunfel takes the roster spot of Robert Andino, who was designated for assignment.

Triunfel had been playing for Triple-A Tacoma, hitting .300/.351/.476 with four home runs and four stolen bases in 170 at-bats. He made his major-league debut last season, going 5 for 22 with two doubles, two runs and three RBI while with the Mariners.

Contrary to previous reports, the Mariners will not designate Robert Andino for assignment, the Seattle Times reports. The Mariners need to clear a roster spot for incoming catcher Jesus Sucre, but the newspaper reports a minor leaguer will be waived to open a spot as opposed to Andino.

The Mariners have waived infielder Robert Andino, FanGraphs reports.

Andino was hitting a brutal .184/.253/.237 (41 OPS+) in 76 at-bats. The move opens up a 40-man roster spot for new catcher callup Jesus Sucre.