Mariners catcher takes first swings off tee in recovery

The switch hitter took 15 swings from each side at moderate intensity, general manager Justin Hollander said. Hollander added that the player is catching and throwing out to 130 feet.

"He's doing well right now," Hollander said. "He's catching, he's throwing out to 130 feet, I believe.

Recovery timeline There is no timeline for the catcher to return to the lineup.

The player is traveling to Seattle on Saturday for further evaluation and may need a rehab assignment once cleared. Manager Dan Wilson said he has stayed in regular contact with the injured player and expects the recovery to continue as planned. "It'll be great to see him, no doubt," Wilson said.

"I think everyone will be glad to see him. And I think from over here, the recovery is going as expected. " The catcher had played through pain on his right side before being placed on the injured list.

From April 28 to May 12 he went 0-for-38 at the plate, the longest hitless streak in the majors this season. 161 with seven home runs and 18 RBIs. His batting average ranks lowest among 163 qualified batters.