After missing the first two months of the regular season while working his way back from a torn tendon in his left hand, Kyle Seager is expected to make his 2019 Mariners debut on Saturday.



The veteran third baseman, on the 60-day injured list since suffering the injury diving for a ball in spring training, figures to give a lift to the slumping Mariners, who are 10-27 since a 13-2 start. Just how much of a lift remains to be seen.



“We’re looking forward to getting him back,” Seattle manager Scott Servais said this week. “He is good physically. There’s no issues with his hand or anything like that. He’s very upbeat and anxious to get back and start playing real games and getting on with the season.”



We know this much: For a team that has made more errors in 2019 than anyone else (56), the return of the former Gold Glove winner should at the very least stabilize the infield defense. With Seager at third and J.P.