Aoki could continue to sit against left-handed pitching, effectively putting him in a platoon in left field, the Seattle Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Part of the reason Nori Aoki was sent down in late June was his inability to hit left-handers (.174/.186/.439). Since his return in late July, he has started against a lefty once. Guillermo Heredia played left field and led off against lefties, but he was recently demoted because the Mariners needed another bullpen arm. Now it looks to be Shawn O'Malley, as no longer needed to start at shortstop with Ketel Marte back. O'Malley had two hits, including a run-scoring triple, and a walk in the role Friday night. Manager Scott Servais said he wasn't committing to the move for good, but the team isn't likely to put Aoki back in the leadoff spot, so unless Heredia is recalled, it looks to be O'Malley's job, leaving Aoki to platoon against right-handers.