Cruz (back) remains out of the lineup Thursday against the Indians, Ryan Divish of the Seattle Times reports. Cruz will have now missed back-to-back games after exiting Tuesday's game due to back spasms. Although the American League's home run leader has reported feeling better of late, the Mariners will continue to play it cautiously with their slugger. Seth Smith will get the starting nod in right field Thursday, with Mark Trumbo set to serve as the DH.