PLAYING TIME: Three struggling players take a seat

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Mariners | Jesus Montero sent down
The Seattle Mariners optioned C Jesus Montero to Triple-A Tacoma. C Jesus Súcre was recalled from Tacoma.  Source: The Tacoma News Tribune - Ryan Divish
 
BHQ take: Montero's start to the season was even worse than his disappointing 2012 campaign, with an awful BA and power numbers continuing to dwindle (64 PX). Expect Kelly Shoppach and Jesus Súcre to keep the position warm for eventual call-up and top prospect Mike Zunino. Zunino has been struggling at Triple-A, with his Avg dropping to .220 after a hot start, so he'll stay on the farm...

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