Haniger (finger), who missed his fourth straight game Wednesday, is hoping to return for the start of a four-game series against the Yankees on Thursday,Greg Johns of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The plan had originally been to have Haniger return Wednesday, as he'd been able to take batting practice and hit in the cage. However, the outfielder was still having trouble getting enough grip on the ball to be able to make accurate throws from the outfield, leading manager Scott Servais to hold him back yet again. Haniger has notably struggled since returning from an extended disabled list stint due a strained oblique, hitting just .206 over the 28 games he's subsequently participated in.

Haniger (finger) is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Astros.

EDGE Analysis

There was a chance that Haniger could have returned for Wednesday's series finale, but instead, he will spend the fourth straight game on the bench while healing from a jammed finger. The outfielder was available off the bench during Tuesday's game, and although he didn't get in, it is likely that the same scenario is in play for Wednesday. Haniger should be considered day-to-day for now, and could slide back into the lineup for Thursday's contest against the Yankees.

Haniger (finger) is available off the bench Tuesday and is expected to return to the lineup Wednesday against the Astros, Bob Dutton of The Tacoma News Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

He has missed the last two games with a finger issue, but it sounds like his return is imminent. Haniger is hitting .206/.308/.343 with three home runs over his last 102 at-bats after hitting .342/.447/.608 with four home runs in his first 79 at-bats of the season.

Haniger (finger) is not in the lineup Monday but was able to participate in pregame batting practice, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Haniger was held out of the lineup again Monday with a jammed finger, but the fact that he was able to get some swings in during batting practice suggests that the outfielder's injury isn't overly inhibiting and shouldn't warrant a trip to the disabled list. He'll remain a true day-to-day case.

Haniger (finger) is out of the lineup Monday against the Astros, Bob Dutton of The Tacoma News Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Haniger will miss his second straight contest while he tends to a jammed finger, but the Mariners aren't yet bracing for a potential DL stint for the young outfielder. He'll need a little more time for the soreness in his finger to subside, however, so Haniger could be limited to pinch-running duties for the series opener. Guillermo Heredia will pick up another start in left field with Haniger on the bench.

Haniger (finger) will be available off the bench as a pinch runner in Sunday's game against the White Sox, Shannon Drayer of 710 ESPN Seattle reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Mariners are labeling Haniger as day-to-day after the outfielder jammed his finger on a bunt attempt during a fifth-inning at-bat Saturday, but it doesn't sound as though he's been cleared to swing a bat just yet. While X-rays on Haniger's finger came back negative, he may need a couple days for the soreness to subside before he's cleared to resume full-time duties. Taylor Motter will pick up a start in the outfield in his stead Sunday.

Manager Scott Servais said X-rays came back negative on Haniger's injured finger, but noted he may miss a couple of games, Shannon Drayer of 710 ESPN Seattle reports.

EDGE Analysis

The good news here is a DL-stint appears to have been avoided, but Haniger will likely be out of commission through the weekend at the least. The rookie outfielder jammed his finger while attempting to lay down a bunt in Saturday's game against the White Sox and was replaced by Guillermo Heredia, a potential option for his replacement over next couple days. Haniger missed a good portion of the beginning of the season due to an oblique injury.

Haniger was forced to leave Saturday's game against the White Sox after jamming his finger on a bunt attempt in the fifth inning, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

With Danny Valencia on second base, Haniger attempted to lay down a bunt on a 1-0 pitch from Mike Pelfrey, but ended up with a painful departure from the contest. The 26-year-old was able to finish the at-bat and play the next half inning in right field before being lifted for pinch hitter Guillermo Heredia, so his removal may have been a precautionary measure by the team. Future evaluations should yield a more conclusive diagnosis, so consider Haniger day-to-day for now.

Haniger went 2-for-4 with a double and a solo home run in Thursday's 7-4 loss to the Athletics.

EDGE Analysis

After rapping out six hits over his first four games in his return from the disabled list back on June 11, Haniger hit the skids, slashing just .156/.203/.280 in the 75 plate appearances he logged over the following 18 games. Thursday's effort therefore represented a breakout of sorts and represented the 26-year-old's first homer and multi-hit effort since June 21. It remains to be seen if the much-needed success will serve as a springboard back to the stellar production that Haniger offered prior to the recent slump.

Haniger went 2-for-4 with his sixth homer of the season against the Tigers on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

He hit seventh in the order, which isn't ideal slotting, but the Mariners' entire offense is rolling right now. Red hot before getting hurt, Haniger has provided only modest returns since coming off the DL, but he still sports shiny season numbers and is a threat to get hot at any time.