Seattle Mariners Make Final Roster Move to Set 2008 MLB Opening Day Roster

RHP Anderson Garcia placed on 15-day disabled list with right shoulder tendinitis

SEATTLE, 03/30/2008 -- Seattle Mariners Executive Vice President & General Manager of Baseball Operations Bill Bavasi announced today that the team has placed right-handed pitcher Anderson Garcia on the 15-day disabled list with right shoulder tendinitis (retroactive to March 21).

The Seattle Mariners open the 2008 MLB season Monday (March 31) against the Texas Rangers at 3:40 p.m. at Safeco Field.

Anderson Garcia, 27, was originally signed by the New York Yankees as an amateur free agent in 2001. He made his Major League debut with Philadelphia last season, appearing in one game and tossing two-thirds of an inning. Garcia has spent parts of seven seasons in the Minor Leagues with the Yankees, New York Mets, Baltimore Orioles and Philadelphia. In his Minor League career, Garcia is 29-31 with a 3.85 ERA in 221 games, 39 starts. In his Minor League career, Garcia is 29-31 with a 3.85 ERA in 221 games, 39 starts.

With this roster move, the Seattle Mariners have set their Opening Day roster:

2008 Opening Day Roster:

Pitchers (11): RH Cha Seung Baek, RH Miguel Batista, LH Erik Bedard, RH Sean Green, RH Felix Hernandez, RH Mark Lowe, RH J.J. Putz, LH Eric O'Flaherty, LH Ryan Rowland-Smith, RH Carlos Silva, LH Jarrod Washburn.

Catchers (2): Jamie Burke, Kenji Johjima.

Infielders (7): Adrian Beltre, Yuniesky Betancourt, Willie Bloomquist, Miguel Cairo, Jose Lopez, Richie Sexson, Jose Vidro.

Outfielders (5): Raul Ibañez, Charlton Jimerson, Mike Morse, Ichiro Suzuki, Brad Wilkerson.

Disabled List (1): RHP Anderson Garcia.

Source: MLB