Moore (oblique) told reporters that his surgically-operated core muscle wasn't feeling right coming out of his rehab appearance and that he's flying to Philadelphia to meet with his surgeon and undergo another MRI, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Moore clarified that it isn't the oblique strain that has sidelined him for the first three-plus weeks of the 2023 season but the core muscle area he underwent offseason surgery on over the winter. The infielder is expected to be a regular against left-handed pitching once he returns to the lineup -- mostly at second base -- but it's now unlikely he returns for the Mariners during their upcoming road trip as initially expected.

Mariners general manager Jerry Dipoto told reporters before Wednesday's game that Moore (oblique) could return during the team's road trip beginning next week, Jen Mueller of Root Sports Northwest reports.

EDGE Analysis

Moore began his rehab assignment for High-A Everett on Tuesday and went 1-for-2 with a walk and stolen base. The 30-year-old infielder has been out to begin the year with a left oblique strain, and he should see consistent playing time against left-handed pitching once he's back with the club.

Moore (oblique) went 1-for-2 with a walk, a stolen base and a run in High-A Everett's win over Vancouver on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Moore started at shortstop in his rehab debut and was able to make some solid offensive contributions through his five innings. Moore could move up to a higher affiliate and play deeper into the game during his next minor-league contest.

Moore (oblique) rejoined the Mariners in Seattle on Friday and hit on the field prior to the game without limitations, the team's official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

The utility man was originally slated to begin his rehab assignment at Triple-A Tacoma earlier in the week, but the decision was made to instead keep him in extended spring training for a few more days. Moore is now slated to continue working out at T-Mobile Park through the weekend before he heads out to the Rainiers for some minor-league game action to complete his recovery from the Grade 1 left oblique strain he sustained March 16.

Moore (oblique) is expected to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Tacoma on Tuesday, the team's official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

The valued utility player has been inching closer to game action, but the Mariners have remained cautious with him with an eye on having him available for the bulk of the season. Manager Scott Servais noted Moore's expected rehab assignment timetable is at least five games, considering he never had an opportunity to play in Cactus League games after being diagnosed with a Grade 1 left oblique strain.

Moore (oblique) hopes to rejoin the Mariners at some point during their April 14-23 homestand, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

He'll begin playing in extended spring training games Monday and eventually will be assigned to a minor-league affiliate for an official rehab assignment. Moore is working his way back from a left oblique strain.

Moore (oblique) will begin playing in extended spring games next week, Corey Brock of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

After straining his left oblique during spring training, a plan is now in place for Moore to begin his rehab assignment. He will begin in Arizona before joining one of the Mariners' minor-league affiliates. Assuming all goes well, he projects to return to the Mariners during their next homestand later this month.

Moore was placed on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to March 27, by the Mariners on Thursday with a left oblique strain.

EDGE Analysis

Moore has been going through workouts and is expected to be ready to rejoin the Mariners when first eligible. The utility player is also coming back from offseason core muscle surgery.

Mariners manager Scott Servais said Monday that Moore (oblique) is expected to return from the injured list by mid-April, Shannon Drayer of Seattle Sports 710 AM reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times adds that Moore swung a bat, played catch and fielded grounders Monday. The utility player has missed all of spring training following offseason core muscle surgery and more recently an oblique strain, but he's made nice progress and his stay on the injured list is expected to be a short one.

Moore was diagnosed with a Grade 1 oblique strain and won't be ready for Opening Day, Shannon Drayer of Seattle Sports 710 AM reports.

EDGE Analysis

Moore was set to make his Cactus League debut Thursday after recovering from offseason core-muscle surgery, but he was scratched from Seattle's lineup and the imaging revealed the strain. The versatile infielder/outfielder will begin 2023 on the injured list, and he likely won't be able to make his season debut until the middle of April. The injury could open up more playing time for Sam Haggerty, and Mason McCoy could very well be the backup middle-infielder while Ford is out.