Scribner pitched a clean ninth inning in Monday's 6-0 victory over the Astros.

EDGE Analysis

The 31-year-old right-hander's ERA remains an unsightly 13.50 due to the fact he'd given up two earned runs apiece in his previous two trips to the mound, but Monday's effort in a low-leverage scenario was at least a confidence booster if nothing else. Scribner has been used in a one-inning role in the last two appearances and demonstrated an ability to handle a robust role last season in Oakland, when he tallied 60 innings across 54 appearances.

Scribner returned to the bullpen Tuesday, tossing 0.2 scoreless innings in a loss to the Astros.

EDGE Analysis

The right-hander had missed a few days with a nasty bout of the flu, though it appears he's good to go as the season gets underway. Scribner had a productive spring training, finishing with a 1.29 ERA over seven scattered innings of work. He'll look to serve as an effective middle-reliever in his second season with the team.

Scribner (illness) worked out with his teammates Sunday and manager Scott Servais reported he should be 100 percent for Monday's opener versus the Astros, Greg Johns of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

A bout with the flu took a considerable toll on the veteran reliever over the past couple of days, leaving him five pounds lighter. However, his level of activity Sunday seems to validate Servais' faith that Scribner will be available if needed Monday against the Astros.

Scribner has lost five pounds due to flu symptoms over the past few days and is not playing in games this weekend, Ryan Divish of the Seattle Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

This certainly isn't the best news with Opening Day right around the corner, but does allow Scribner to get plenty of rest with the hope of being ready for the season. The veteran reliever is eyeing an expanded role in the Seattle bullpen after allowing just one earned run over seven Cactus League innings this spring. Consider him day-to-day, with the expectation he's good to go for Monday's opener against Houston.

Scribner, who missed all of spring and the first five months of the 2016 season with a lat strain, is being counted on as a key member of the 2017 bullpen, Doug Miller of MLB.com reports. "He's a stable guy," Mariners manager Scott Servais said. "He really throws strikes, [plus] the back-and-forth with the curveball and what he brings. He's a [trustworthy] guy. You put him in the game, and you have a pretty good idea of what you're going to get."

EDGE Analysis

The 31-year-old righty was impressive when he made it back to game action last season during the Mariners' playoff push, giving up just five hits and two walks over 14 scoreless innings while striking out 15. This spring, he's surrendered just an earned run over five appearances and with a clean bill of health, he's ready to be deployed in the inning-plus relief role he often filled in Oakland from 2012-15. Scribner topped out at 54 appearances and 60 frames in his final A's campaign in 2015, amassing eight holds and putting together a stellar 64:4 K:BB.

Scribner agreed to a one-year deal with the Mariners on Friday, avoiding arbitration, MLB.com's Greg Johns reports.

EDGE Analysis

This was his second year as an arbitration-eligible player. The terms of the agreement were not announced. He should spend the season working primarily in the 7th and 8th inning, and could make for a solid source of strikeouts in very deep leagues (30.6 percent strikeout rate last season).

Scribner pitched two scoreless innings Wednesday, giving up one hit and striking out two in a pivotal middle-relief appearance against the Astros.

EDGE Analysis

Scribner entered in the sixth inning with two on and a run already in. He struck out the first two batters and then got George Springer to ground out to preserve a 7-4 lead. Scribner was sidelined almost all year with a back injury, but since returning in early September, he hasn't allowed a run in 10 appearances (12.1 IP) with 14 strikeouts and one intentional walk.

Scribner (back) was activated from the DL on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

While on his rehab assignment at Triple-A Tacoma, Scribner allowed two runs over 4.2 innings spread across four games. Now that he's off the disabled list, Scribner will head to the bullpen and pitch in the majors for the first time since 2015.

Scribner's (back) rehab assignment was moved to Double-A Jackson on Monday, Bob Dutton of the Tacoma News Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Scribner has been sidelined since March, but he appears to be nearing a potential return to the big league club. The righty is yet to make his Mariners debut after posting a 4.35 ERA and 1.03 WHIP in 60.0 innings for the A's in 2015.

Scribner (back) was transferred to the 60-day DL on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Scribner has been sidelined since early March due to back problems, so he's already missed the 60-day minimum and can be activated whenever he returns to full health. By moving Scribner to the 60-day DL, the Mariners were able to open up a 40-man roster spot for utility man Patrick Kivlehan, who was acquired from the Rangers on Sunday.