Thu 2/12/15 12:05 AM

Weeks agreed to a one-year, $2 million contract with the Mariners on Wednesday, ESPN reports.This is a bit of surprise that could have ramifications up and down the roster. According to the report, Weeks will play left and right field in addition to second base, though he has never played outfield in his career. If Weeks plays outfield, the Mariners can get away with a four-man bench, which allows manager Lloyd McClendon to keep an eight-man bullpen. It also means that the loser of the shortstop battle between Brad Miller and Chris Taylor will be sent back to Triple-A, assuming utility man Willie Bloomquist's injured knee proves healthy.