Mariners activate Gutierrez; option Wells
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The Seattle Mariners activated outfielder Franklin Gutierrez from the 15-day disabled list and optioned outfielder Casper Wells to Triple-A Tacoma on Monday.
Gutierrez has been on the DL since June 29 while recovering from a concussion. He was hit in the head on a pick-off attempt from Boston Red Sox pitcher Franklin Morales on June 28.
Over 13 games this season, Gutierrez batted .267 with two home runs and nine RBI.
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Wells has appeared in 74 games for the Mariners this season, but is batting just .226 with eight homers and 29 RBI.