Mariners Activate RHP Juan Nicasio and C Chris Herrmann from the Disabled List

Seattle options RHP Rob Whalen and C David Freitas to AAA Tacoma

Mariners General Manager Jerry Dipoto announced today the following roster moves:

· Juan Nicasio, RHP, activated from the 10-day disabled list.

· Chris Herrmann, C, returned from rehab assignment at AAA Tacoma and activated from the 10-day disabled list.

· Rob Whalen, RHP, optioned to AAA Tacoma (post-game 6/17).

· David Freitas, C, optioned to AAA Tacoma (post-game 6/17).

Nicasio (#12) and Herrmann (#26) will be in uniform and available for tomorrow’s (7:05 pm ET / 4:05 pm PT) game at the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium.

Nicasio, 31, was originally placed on the 10-day disabled list on June 8 (retro to 6/7) with right knee…