The Ben Gamel cap and hair will make its first appearance of the season in Safeco Field on Friday, but not necessarily Ben Gamel, himself.
The Mariners had said they were hopeful Gamel would be healthy and prepared enough to return to the big leagues for when they begin a three-game series in Seattle against the Athletics.
His prognosis wasn’t as positive when general manager Jerry Dipoto spoke on 710-AM radio on Thursday afternoon.
“It’s a little premature to guess Ben Gamel will be back tomorrow night,” Dipoto said. “We’re not necessarily expecting that right now.