Haniger (face) could begin a rehab assignment as soon as this weekend, Greg Johns of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Haniger will take batting practice and work out on the field prior to Friday's game, and it sounds like he could leave the team afterward to join a minor-league affiliate. He had been slumping in the weeks leading up to the HBP that forced him to the DL, batting .203/.298/.316 over his last 36 games, but Haniger will likely get a chance to play regularly upon his return to action.

Haniger (face) is expected to take batting practice over the weekend, and if all goes well he'll head out on a rehab assignment after, Bob Dutton of The Tacoma News Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Haniger, who has been sidelined since July 29 with a face contusion, is approaching the last couple of obstacles he needs to clear before returning to the big club. The Mariners aren't expected to rush him back, however, and he could end up using all 20 days allowed on a rehab assignment, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports. A clearer timetable for his return should become available once he is cleared to head out on a rehab stint.

Haniger (face) is expected to be cleared for some baseball activities within "the next day or two", Greg Johns of MLB.com reports. "I just texted with him today," Servais said prior to Thursday's series opener against the Royals. "The swelling is almost all down. He needs to get clearance from the doctor to start lifting and working out a little bit, which he's hoping to get today or tomorrow."

EDGE Analysis

The 26-year-old outfielder has been completely sidelined since taking a 95 mph fastball from the Mets' Jacob deGrom last Saturday, but it appears he's on the verge of a ramp-up in physical activity. Haniger is likely to see a multi-game rehab stint in the minors once he regains clearance for game action, which is expected to be at some point in mid-August.

Mariners general manager Jerry DiPoto said Monday that in addition to a small nasal fracture, Haniger (face) is nursing a mild concussion and some "severe swelling" in his upper lip. "There's some optimism [Haniger wil] be back in 10-to-14 days. This is not a long-term issue," Dipoto said. "The blow, the traumatic event will take some time to work through, and that swelling coming down will be critical."

EDGE Analysis

The Mariners were fearing the worst when Haniger took a 95-mile-per-hour fastball to the face during an at-bat Saturday against the Mets, and although the outfielder continues to recover from a number of injuries, none are considered overly significant. It still looks as though Haniger will miss more than the minimum 10 days, but a return to action by mid-August is still in play. To fill Haniger's spot on the active roster following his placement on the disabled list, the Mariners selected the contract of Leonys Martin from Triple-A Tacoma.

The Mariners officially placed Haniger (face) on the 10-day disabled list Sunday. The team expects him to be sidelined approximately two weeks, according to Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times

EDGE Analysis

Haniger suffered a facial laceration after being struck by a pitch in the second inning of Saturday's game against the Mets, a scary-looking injury that prompted the Mariners to quickly shuttle him to the DL. On a positive note, X-rays and concussion tests both returned negative, but Haniger will still need some time for the wound to heal before he's cleared to return to baseball activities. To cover for Haniger's absence in the outfield, the Mariners selected Leonys Martin's contract from Triple-A Tacoma on Sunday in a corresponding move.

Haniger will head to the disabled list with a face contusion resulting from a hit-by-pitch Saturday, Bob Dutton of the Tacoma News Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

The good news for Haniger is that both concussion tests and X-rays came back negative, because this injury initially looked like it was going to be way worse. Haniger will be eligible to return August 8 against Oakland, but it remains to be seen if he will need further rehab.

Haniger (face) has been diagnosed with a mouth contusion and will be taken to the hospital for further testing, but the team announced that he is fully alert, Greg Johns of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

All things considered, the early reports are positive for Haniger, left Saturday's game after being hit in the face by a pitch. Haniger's timetable for a return should come into focus after he is examined at the hospital. If Haniger is to miss additional time, the Mariners can slide Ben Gamel over to right field or give some playing time to Guillermo Heredia.

Haniger was removed from Saturday's game after being hit in the face by a fastball, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Although he was able to walk off under his own power, this is a concerning development for Haniger, who was hit by a Jacob deGrom offering early in Saturday's contest. More information on Haniger's status figure to be provided later in the weekend, but if he misses additional time, Guillermo Heredia or Ben Gamel could see some starts in right field.

Haniger went 2-for-4 in Friday's 5-1 loss to the Yankees and is 3-for-8 overall in the two games since returning from a finger injury.

EDGE Analysis

The 26-year-old outfielder missed last Sunday's game against the White Sox and the three-game set against the Astros earlier this week due to his jammed finger, which occurred on last Saturday. The Mariners and fantasy owners are hoping that Haniger can rediscover his early-season success in the second half, which included a .342/.447/.608 line through his first 21 contests.

Haniger (finger) is back in action Thursday against the Yankees, batting seventh and playing right field.

EDGE Analysis

The rookie outfielder left Saturday's contest with a jammed finger, and after a few days off, it seems that everything is back in working order. He'll resume his normal duties in the outfield, although he'll need to improve his .206 batting average in 28 games since returning from the DL if he wants to fend off Guillermo Heredia for playing time moving forward.