Michael Saunders returned to action on Friday May 16.

Michael Saunders returned to the Mariners lineup with a bang on Friday, going 3-for-4 plus a walk in a losing effort against the Twins. Saunders has really picked it up at the plate since being moved to the top of the lineup after Abraham Almonte's demotion. As long as he's playing on a nightly basis, his blend of power and speed make him a very valuable commodity as a fourth or fifth outfielder in mixed leagues.

Michael Saunders returned to action on Wednesday May 14.

Mariners manager Lloyd McClendon said that Michael Saunders (knee) is still "a little tender" and unlikely to play much in the series versus the Rays. Saunders suffered a hyperextended knee on Saturday. It doesn't sound like he'll need a disabled list stint, but he's obviously not quite ready to return to the lineup.

Michael Saunders (knee) struck out as a pinch-hitter in the Mariners' loss to the Royals on Sunday. Saunders was held out of the starting lineup with a hyperextended knee that he suffered Saturday. He should be available for Monday's series opener against the Rays.

Michael Saunders returned to action on Sunday May 11.

Michael Saunders (knee) is not in the Mariners' lineup Sunday. Saunders exited Saturday's game with a hyperextended left knee. He's being listed as day-to-day but seems likely to miss a few more games.

Michael Saunders suffered a hyperextended left knee in Saturday's game against the Royals. The Mariners are listing him as day-to-day for now. Saunders is batting just .222/.289/.321 on the season.

Michael Saunders went 2-for-5 with a run scored and an RBI in a win over the Astros on Sunday. Saunders has enjoyed a scalding start to May, going 8-for-18 with three runs scored and four RBI in four games. Mariners manager Lloyd McClendon has said he'll stick with the hot hand, meaning Saunders should continue to see regular playing time on the outfield while he stays on a tear.

Michael Saunders went 3-for-4 with an RBI double as the Mariners beat the Yankees on Thursday. Saunders has had limited playing time for the Mariners this season and hadn't done much with it, entering Thursday's action with a .600 OPS. But he had three hits out of the lead-off slot against the Yankees, a change manager Lloyd McClendon made earlier in the week. The Mariners' outfield has left a lot to desire offensively, so Saunders can hit his way into increased playing time. Nights like Thursday will need to become a theme.