Marjama was suspended 80 games by MLB after testing positive for a performance-enhancing substance, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

The former Mariners catcher retired from baseball last July but was attempting to comeback before being hit with an 80-game ban. It's unclear if the backstop will continue his comeback bid once he's eligible to return.

Marjama (head) has elected to retire from baseball, Greg Johns of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Marjama appeared in 10 major-league games during the 2018 campaign, although he struggled to a .111 batting average with three doubles. He'll step away from the game to take a job with the National Eating Disorders Association, per Johns.

Marjama was optioned to Triple-A Tacoma on Thurdsay.

EDGE Analysis

With Mike Zunino returning from his oblique injury, the Mariners had one too many catchers. Marjama will lose the backup job to David Freitas despite beating him out for a roster spot in spring training. Marjama's .111/.172/.222 line so far this season is far worse than Freitas' .286/.355/.429, so the demotion seems to be well-earned.

Marjama is out of the lineup against Kansas City on Wednesday, Shannon Drayer of MyNorthwest.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Marjama will head back to the bench after going 1-for-4 with a double during Tuesday's contest. In his place, David Freitas draws the start and will bat ninth in the order.

Marjama is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Royals, Shannon Drayer of 710 ESPN Seattle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Marjama continues to split time behind the dish with David Freitas as Mike Zunino works his way back from an oblique injury. The 28-year-old is just 2-for-15 (.133) through five appearances this season.

Marjama is not in the lineup for Thursday's contest against Minnesota, Corey Brock of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Marjama will hit the bench for the third time in the past four games while David Freitas gets the nod behind the plate. Over three games as the starter, Marjama has gone just 1-for-10 with a double.

Marjama is out of the lineup Tuesday for the second game in a row, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Marjama is temporarily the Mariners' starting catcher while Mike Zunino (oblique) is on the disabled list, though Zunino is expected to be back April 7 once his minimum stay on the DL is exhausted. David Freitas will start at catcher for the second straight game. That raises the possibility that the Mariners prefer Freitas and that it could be Marjama who is sent down when Zunino returns, though Marjama won the backup catcher job in spring training and it's unlikely that the team's opinion has changed so quickly.

Marjama is out of the lineup Sunday against the Indians, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Marjama will get a day of rest Sunday after he was behind the plate for the Mariners' first two games of the season following Mike Zunino's (oblique) surprise placement on the disabled list. Zunino is only expected to miss the minimum 10 days with the injury, so Marjama's run as the primary option behind the plate shouldn't last long. Once Zunino is activated, third-string catcher David Freitas will likely return to Triple-A Tacoma.

Marjama will bat eighth in the lineup Thursday against the Indians after Mike Zunino was scratched with side soreness.

EDGE Analysis

The backup catcher will take over behind the dish and bat eighth in place of the injured Zunino. That said, Zunino could return as soon as Saturday after the Mariners' scheduled off-day Friday. Marjama hit .300 with a pair of home runs over 40 at-bats this spring but he'll be facing his toughest test to date Thursday with the Indians turning to Corey Kluber on the bump.

Marjama will be the Mariners' backup catcher this season, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

The role is clearly Marjama's now that David Freitas has been optioned to Triple-A Tacoma. Marjama is hitting .286/.412/.607 with two homers in 14 games this spring. The 28-year-old has played in just five career major-league games and struggled to a .167/.244/.346 line in 21 games at the Triple-A level last year.