Mariners Place Speier on IL; Activate Suarez, Simpson

The injury-plagued Mariners made several roster moves after placing Speier on the IL. Suarez, claimed off waivers from the Braves, will join the bullpen to replace Speier. The team also selected Simpson from Triple-A and sent RHP Cole Wilcox back to Tacoma to make room.

Speier, 31, has struggled this season despite decent surface statistics, with expected metrics all career-highs. Simpson, 28, has strikeout potential but has struggled with command at Triple-A. Wilcox was sent down due to command issues, with hopes he can work on that in the minors. sportnewz.click