C Jesus Sucre drove in the game's only run on Saturday against the Boston Red Sox with a sacrifice fly. He also called a strong game behind the plate as the Red Sox were held to three hits. Sucre remains the Rays' backup catcher behind Wilson Ramos but has played well with 21 RBIs in limited action.

C Jesus Sucre was hit on right wrist on by pitch by starter Alex Cobb on Sunday against Baltimore. The ball first hit Orioles shortstop Ruben Tejada in the shoulder before caroming into Sucre, who fell to the ground in pain. Sucre stayed in the game and homered in the eighth to spoil Baltimore's shutout bid. Rays manager Kevin Cash said Sucre was in pain and iced the wrist between innings. Sucre might undergo an X-ray. "It was really good to see him hit the home run," Cash said. "I would imagine that's a good sign."

C Jesus Sucre got a second straight start behind the plate Friday night for Tampa Bay. He went hitless but that isn't why he's there. "I think Sucre, he's done a nice job with the pitchers," manager Kevin Cash said. "He's earned an opportunity to get more reps back there. I know the pitchers like throwing to him. I like the way he can shut down a running game. He seems really athletic back there. I want to give him a chance to ignite our pitching staff, help them out."

C Jesus Sucre went 3-for-4 with two RBIs and two runs scored on Friday. Sucre moved his season average up to .254. "Jesus was a little frustrated in his last start because he hit the ball on the screws and didn't get the results," Rays manager Kevin Cash said. "But he has been solid for us in situations with runners on base."

C Jesus Sucre was 2-for-3 with a sacrifice fly and drove in a career-high-tying three RBIs Sunday against the Red Sox. All three of his RBIs came with runners in scoring position, a situation in which he is 7-for-14 this season. Sucre's 11 RBIs on the year are already his career best.

C Jesus Sucre had an RBI single in the first inning of a 4-1 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday. It was his fifth career RBI against Toronto.

C Jesus Sucre came through with a big hit that will be all but forgotten. He got a broken-bat bloop single to right which gave the Rays a 4-3 lead in the top of the 11th. The Orioles then rallied for two in the bottom half and pulled out a 5-4 victory.

C Jesus Sucre has provided some unexpected punch since returning from Triple-A. Sucre is a career .202 hitter in the majors and was 0-for-8 in three games earlier this season. But he connected for his second career homer on Sunday and is 10 for 14 with five RBIs in four games since returning.

C Jesus Sucre got a rare start Wednesday, thanks largely to his experience working with RHP Felix Hernandez. Sucre entered the game as a .191 career hitter in 230 at-bats, but he raised that mark to .202 with a 3-for-3 performance.

C Jesus Sucre got a rare start with close friend Felix Hernandez on the mound Monday. The opposing pitcher may have had more to do with it. Sucre had three hits in five career at-bats against Rangers LHP Cole Hamels entering the game, then he hit a two-run single off him in his first at-bat. Hamels didn't make it to Sucre's second-inning at-bat, leaving Seattle's backup catcher 4-for-6 against the veteran starter.

C Jesus Sucre was recalled Friday, giving Seattle three catchers after the roster expansion. Sucre had one hit in eight at-bats during his previous stint with the Seattle. He's been on and off the 25-man roster in each of the past four seasons.

C Jesus Sucre was sent back to Triple-A on Wednesday. He saw significant action while starter Chris Iannetta battled through a slump, but the Mariners planned all along to bring C Mike Zunino back after the All-Star break.

C Jesus Sucre was optioned to Triple-A Tacoma. Sucre, 28, hit .125 in three games with Seattle. Prior to being activated from the 60-day disabled list on July 6, Sucre combined to hit .241 with four RBIs in nine games on a rehab assignment. He was placed on the 60-day disabled list on March 1 after having surgery to repair damage in his right ankle on Jan. 26, 2016. He sustained a fractured right fibula during winter ball in Venezuela on Jan. 17.

The Seattle Mariners recalled Felix Hernandez from a rehab assignment and activated the right-handed starting pitcher from the 15-day disabled list.The Mariners made several roster moves prior to Wednesday's game against the the Chicago White Sox.The team also recalled outfielder Norichika Aoki and catcher Mike Zunino from Triple-A Tacoma. Left-hander David Rollins, outfielder Daniel Robertson and catcher Jesus Sucre were optioned to Tacoma after Tuesday night's game.Hernandez was the scheduled to start Wednesday's game, his first start since May 27. Hernandez, 30, is 4-4 with a 2.86 ERA over 63 innings this season, with 53 strikeouts and 26 walks in 10 starts. Hernandez was placed on the 15-day disabled list with a right calf strain on June 1 (retroactive to May 28). In two rehab starts with Class A Everett and Tacoma, Hernandez was 1-0 with a 3.86 ERA over 9 1/3 innings, with 13 strikeouts and three walks.In his 12th major league season with the Mariners, Hernandez is the all-time club... [More]

C Jesus Sucre started back-to-back games for the first time this season on Sunday. Manager Scott Servais said starter Chris Iannetta is fine from a health standpoint. Sucre went 0-for-3 in the loss to Houston.

C Jesus Sucre, who was behind the plate for starter Hisashi Iwakuma's no-hitter against Tampa Bay last August, caught him again Saturday. The result was Iwakuma's finest outing of the season: seven shutout innings with eight strikeouts. "We have the same philosophy," Iwakuma said through an interpreter. "(Sucre) knows me very well."

C Jesus Sucre was activated from the 60-day disabled list, and he replaced C Mike Zunino, who was optioned to Triple A Tacoma. Sucre was batting .158 with one double, one RBI and one run in five games with the Rainiers while on a rehab assignment. He was placed on the DL on March 1 after having right ankle surgery on Jan. 26.

C Jesus Sucre (broken right leg) was placed on the 60-day disabled list Tuesday, clearing a spot on the Mariners' 40-man roster for newly signed OF Guillermo Heredia. Sucre is expected to miss six months after breaking his leg in a winter game in the Venezuelan League.

C Jesus Sucre is expected to miss six months after breaking his leg in a winter game in the Venezuelan League. Sucre spent most of last season as the Mariners' backup catcher, but the additions of veterans Chris Iannetta and Steve Clevenger made him a long shot to make the 25-man roster even before the injury.

Sucre is out of the lineup Sunday against the Angels.

Sucre will get a regular day of rest, while John Hicks mans the backstop in his stead.