Lineups: Dillon Overton activated, Carlos Ruiz set for Mariners debut in series finale vs Astros
Apr 6, 2017, 1:36 PM
Carlos Ruiz will give Mike Zunino a spell behind the plate and make his Mariners debut on Thursday. (AP)
(AP)
The Mariners made a quick roster move Thursday ahead of their series final in Houston, activating left-handed pitcher Dillon Overton from the paternity list and optioning Chase De Jong to Triple-A Tacoma.
Overton made the team out of spring training but left before the Astros series to be with his family for the birth of his first son Tuesday. De Jong, meanwhile, made his MLB debut Wednesday night, taking the loss after allowing three runs in 2/3 of an inning.
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As for Thursday’s lineup, manager Scott Servais will run out a very similar batting order to the one the Mariners employed Wednesday. The only change is Carlos Ruiz will catch and hit seventh in his team debut, giving Mike Zunino the day off.
Left-hander Ariel Miranda will start on the mound for Seattle, while Houston will counter with righty Joe Musgrove.
Here are the full lineups for the 5:10 game, which will be broadcast live on 710 ESPN Seattle beginning with the pregame show at 4:
Mariners (0-3)
Jean Segura, SS
Mitch Haniger, RF
Robinson Cano, 2B
Nelson Cruz, DH
Kyle Seager, 3B
Danny Valencia, 1B
Carlos Ruiz, C
Jarrod Dyson, LF
Leonys Martin, CF
Ariel Miranda, LHP
Astros (3-0)
George Springer, RF
Marwin Gonzalez, 3B
Jose Altuve, 2B
Carlos Correra, SS
Carlos Beltran, DH
Yulieski Gurriel, 1B
Brian McCann, C
Jake Marisnick, CF
Nori Aoki, LF
Joe Musgrove, RHP
