Seattle Mariners: Jean Segura Injury is Nothing Serious

The Seattle Mariners merely replaced shortstop Jean Segura as a precautionary measure, after he suffered a very mild right hamstring strain.

(Update – Since this article was published, Segura has been sent to the 10-day disabled listed. Mike Freeman has been recalled from Triple-A Tacoma.)

The trade for Jean Segura has already paid huge dividends for the Seattle Mariners. Entering Monday’s home opener, Segura had produced four multi-hit games in just seven appearances.

As such, Mariners’ fans were understandably worried when the shortstop was forced to leave the action following the third inning. He had apparently injured himself when diving back to first base, in a failed attempt to avoid a tag.

However, it turns out that any concern was unnecessary, after Segura’s right hamstring injury was categorized as very mild. The reality is the Mariners were just playing it safe, after he said he felt his hamstring tighten earlier in the game and couldn’t get it loose.

Mariners’ manager Scott Servais provided an update to Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times and other members of the media, following the 6-0 win over the Houston Astros:

"“It’s day to day,’’ Servais said. “We don’t know yet. Tweaked his hammy a little bit. We’ll have a better idea (Tuesday) when he comes in, but it’s very mild. Fingers crossed that he’s going to be OK (Tuesday) or the next day.’’"

When Segura exited the game, he was replaced by Taylor Motter. If the 2013 All-Star is unable to go on Tuesday, Motter will get the start at shortstop.