HOUSTON — Less than 24 hours after hitting a pinch-hit grand slam to lead the Mariners a 4-1 victory on Monday, Daniel Vogelbach was back on the bench for Tuesday night’s game in Houston.
This is the world and the roster he occupies at the moment. Manager Scott Servais decided to start Robinson Cano at first base with right-hander Josh James on the mound. And until his status changes with the Mariners, Nelson Cruz, is still the everyday designated hitter.
That leaves Vogelbach available for pinch hits and perhaps a random start.