Brendan Ryan will visit a spine specialist before Tuesday's game. Ryan has already been ruled out for the season, but the Mariners have been unable to get a handle on what's causing his back issues. Perhaps Tuesday's visit will provide more clarity. Ryan's season concluded with an ugly .248/.313/.326 batting line, but he's played his usual stellar defense.

Mariners manager Eric Wedge said Friday that Brendan Ryan (neck) is likely done for the season. Ryan underwent an MRI earlier this week, which revealed a disc issue in his upper back. Barring sudden improvement, the 29-year-old infielder will finish the season with a .248/.313/.326 batting line to go along with three homers, 39 RBI and a .639 OPS over 494 plate appearances. Ryan avoided arbitration last offseason by agreeing a two-year, $2.75 million contract, so he will make $1.75 million in 2012.

Brendan Ryan (neck) is unlikely to rejoin the Mariners until the team returns home Monday. An MRI earlier this week revealed a "disc issue" in his upper back, but Ryan has received treatment and could still return before the end of the season. The 29-year-old infielder is batting .248/.313/.326 with three homers, 39 RBI and a .639 OPS over 494 plate appearances.

Mariners manager Eric Wedge said that an MRI on Brendan Ryan (neck) revealed a "disc issue." Ryan was pulled from Saturday's game due to neck spasms. Wedge is still hopeful that he will be able to rejoin the team on their current roadtrip, which concludes Sunday in Arlington.

Brendan Ryan (neck) did not travel with his Mariners teammates to Cleveland on Sunday night. Ryan has been bothered by a neck injury since last week and it seemed to get worse this weekend. The Mariners don't know when he might be able to return to the lineup.

Brendan Ryan (neck) is out of the lineup again Sunday. Ryan has been dealing with a neck ailment since Wednesday and had to leave Saturday's game after it acted up on him again. Consider him day-to-day.

Brendan Ryan departed early from Saturday's game against the Rangers due to neck spasms. Ryan was dealing with neck problems on Wednesday, and they popped up again Saturday. Luis Rodriguez took over for him at short. Ryan is considered day-to-day.

Brendan Ryan returned to action on Friday September 16.

Brendan Ryan (back) could be available off the bench Wednesday. Ryan was pulled from Tuesday's game with soreness in his upper back. He's still feeling it, but it sounds like he should be back in the lineup soon.

Brendan Ryan (neck) is not in Wednesday's lineup. Ryan made an early exit from Tuesday's game against the Yankees after experiencing stiffness in his neck. The Mariners' training staff is calling him day-to-day.