Dave

Hansen

Hansen remains day-to-day.

There is also a strong possibility that Seattle will move left-handed reliever Mike Myers. If promoted, Lopez will get an eight-week audition as the Mariners’ starting shortstop. He should be watched very carefully.

Hansen’s primarily a pinch-hitter, so even if he’s eligible at second base in your league, he remains without value.

Hansen hit .245/.367/.349 in 106 AB while being used mostly as a pinch-hitter by the Padres last season. He’s still a decent use of a roster spot, but the Cubs won’t have room for him unless they opt to drop Jose Macias now that they have Jerry Hairston Jr.

Richie Sexson left with blurred vision. The home run was Hansen’s second of the season. He’s hit exactly two in each of the last five years.

Hansen didn’t get much of a chance to make an impression after undergoing an appendectomy on March 14. Another team may want him as a pinch-hitter.

Now Hansen will definitely have to spend some time in the minors before the Cubs consider handing him a bench spot. He wasn’t looking like a very good bet to make the team.

The Mariners will use Chris Snelling and Scott Spiezio as pinch-hitters until Hansen makes his way back.

For real this time. Hansen will be used primarily as a pinch-hitter.