Haniger (groin) is dealing with some lower-back tightness and is day-to-day amid his rehab assignment with Triple-A Tacoma, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

He is questionable for Saturday's game, so it doesn't seem like a serious setback. Haniger had been rehabbing at High-A but was transferred to Triple-A this weekend.

Haniger (groin) will move his rehab to Triple-A Tacoma, Greg Johns of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Haniger was slated to play the outfield for a second consecutive game at High-A Modesto on Thursday, but Nuts play-by-play announcer Keaton Gillogly reports Haniger had some general stiffness and was held out of the lineup as a precaution. He's now slated to stay with Tacoma for the remainder of his rehab assignment after going 1-for-6 with a double, an RBI, a walk and two runs over two games for Modesto.

Haniger (groin) started in right field for High-A Modesto during a loss to Rancho Cucamonga on Wednesday and played six innings while going 0-for-2 with a walk.

EDGE Analysis

It was another step on the long journey back to activation for Haniger, as Wednesday marked the first time he played the field since his early-June injury. Haniger is likely in for a couple more partial-game stints in the field before progressing to both a full nine innings of defensive work and a climb up the organizational ladder as his rehab assignment progresses.

Haniger (groin) went 1-for-4 with an RBI double and two runs in High-A Modesto's loss to Rancho Cucamonga on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Haniger's long-awaited return to action was a successful one, and he was able to play a full game as the designated hitter. Haniger is expected to progress to playing the outfield later in the week, although he may not log a full game in that capacity immediately given how extended his absence has been.

Haniger (groin) is expected to begin a rehab assignment at High-A Modesto on Tuesday, Greg Johns of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Haniger has been sidelined since early June after undergoing surgery to address a ruptured testicle, but he appears to be nearing his return to the majors. The Mariners are looking to give the 28-year-old about 30 plate appearances before activating him off the injured list.

Haniger (groin) is expected to begin a rehab assignment next week, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Haniger still hasn't been able to run at 100 percent, though the Mariners are evidently pleased by his progress and expect him to see minor-league action within the next seven days. He's been shut down since June 7 after undergoing surgery to repair a ruptured testicle. Seattle intends to give Haniger around 30 plate appearances before bringing him back from the shelf.

Haniger (groin), who continued to take batting practice and shag flyballs Wednesday, still isn't running at full speed, the Associated Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

Haniger has essentially gotten back to full strength when it comes to hitting and throwing, but the inability to hit a full stride is the one thing apparently holding him back from game action at the moment. Haniger describes himself as "about 85 percent" in his recovery, and the Mariners are hoping a few more days of baseball activities will push him to the point where he's ready to begin a rehab assignment.

Haniger (groin) is taking batting practice Tuesday and could begin a rehab assignment within a week, Shannon Drayer of 710 ESPN Seattle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Haniger has been slowly ramping up his baseball activities over the last couple weeks and was finally cleared to take BP. The 28-year-old will likely require a handful of games in the minors after sitting out the last two months, but it appears he could rejoin the Mariners in the latter half of August.

Haniger (groin) has continued to ramp up his baseball activities and could be cleared for batting practice within a week, Greg Johns of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Haniger has been on the shelf since undergoing surgery to repair a ruptured testicle back in June. However, he continues to make solid progress and could take batting practice within the next seven days. Considering his lengthy absence, he'll likely need at least a handful of games in the minors once he's given the green light to embark on a rehab assignment.

Haniger (groin) has continued to ramp up his activity level thus far this week, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Haniger was cleared for partial resumption of baseball activities early last week, and he's been swinging off a tee and playing catch consistently since. He's yet to be cleared for any running or explosive movements, however, so a rehab assignment presumably remains quite some time away.