Thu 5/24/12 4:17 PM

Mariners optioned OF Casper Wells to Triple-A Tacoma. He was sent down to make room for Miguel Olivo's return from the disabled list. Wells has been buried on Eric Wedge's bench this season, batting .213/.302/.362 with one homer, six RBI and a .664 OPS in 53 plate appearances. At least he'll get to play everyday in the minors.