One of the Seattle Mariners most important players will take a massive step toward his return to the major league roster. Mariners starting pitcher George Kirby has been out since March 7 with right shoulder inflammation.

One much anticipated return for the Mariners became official on Saturday when reliever Matt Brash was activated 360 days after his Tommy John surgery.

Seattle Mariners president of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto said that the team is "hopeful" they'll see right-hander George Kirby (shoulder) back with the team by the end of May. Dipoto said the plan for Kirby is to make "at least two,