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Marte likely headed for DL with mononucleosis
- Updated: July 22, 2016
TORONTO — Just when Scott Servais thought his team was nearing full health, the Mariners were dealt another blow. Seattle will be without the services of shortstop Ketel Marte, who was diagnosed with a form of mononucleosis, for an indefinite period.
Marte is expected to be placed on the disabled list. Servais says Shawn O’Malley and recently recalled Luis Sardinas will fill in at short in Marte’s absence.
With Marte headed to the DL, the Mariners will recall another pitcher from Triple-A Tacoma on Saturday.
• Mariners recall Sardinas from Triple-A
Marte is hitting .273 with 17 doubles and 19 RBIs in 74 games this season. The 22-year-old has appeared in just two of the past six games for the Mariners since the All-Star break due to injuries and illness.
“Does it affect you? Yes,” Servais said on Friday ahead of the Mariners’ three-game series against the Blue Jays. “[Marte] has been our regular shortstop, but Sardinas is up here, O’Malley — …
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