The Seattle Mariners activated outfielder Victor Robles from the injured list and started him in right field for Saturday's 2-1 defeat (in 10 innings) to the Athletics. He batted seventh against left-hander Jeffrey Springs and went 1-for-4 in his return to the lineup.

The Seattle Mariners need Victor Robles for what he can do off the field as much as what he can do on it. Robles returned Saturday night after missing 4 1/2 months with a left shoulder dislocation suffered April 6 in San Francisco while making an acrobatic catch into the protective netting.