Seattle Mariners first baseman Logan Morrison took batting practice prior to Monday's game against the Seattle Mariners as he continues to recover from a thumb injury, according to the Seattle Times. Morrison is out of the lineup for the fifth consecutive game Monday but appears likely to be able to avoid a trip to the disabled list. He was able to pinch hit twice over the weekend and endured no setbacks, and no additional concerns were noted following Monday's activity. In Morrison's brief absence, manager Lloyd McClendon indicated the team will take a longer look at Jesus Montero down the stretch, leaving Morrison with an undetermined role upon his return. Morrison is batting a career-low .223 with 12 home runs and 36 RBI this season. In a limited sample size, Montero has hit .389 with one home run and three RBI over 18 at-bats since his promotion from Triple-A Tacoma, where he was hitting .346 with 16 home runs and 75 RBI.