Miguel Olivo hit a three-run homer in a losing effort against Clayton Kershaw and the Dodgers on Saturday. Olivo's homer off Kershaw in the fourth inning was the entirety of the Mariners offense for the evening. The Seattle catcher has been scuffling offensively since returning from the disabled list, hitting just .194 (7-for-26) with two homers and eight RBI in 10 games. While the run production has been solid, if he doesn't start getting on base more consistently he may be at risk of losing more at-bats to John Jaso.

Mariners activated C Miguel Olivo from the 15-day disabled list. Olivo was cleared to return after playing three rehab games with Triple-A Tacoma. The veteran backstop returns to a .210/.229/.346 batting line over his first 84 plate appearances this season. He should get the majority of the time behind the plate moving forward, with Jesus Montero getting most of his at-bats of the DH spot again.

Miguel Olivo (groin) is expected to begin a minor league rehab assignment with Triple-A Tacoma on Monday. The Mariners' current plan calls for Olivo to catch Monday, DH Tuesday, and possibly rejoin the team on Thursday. The 33-year-old catcher has been on the disabled list since May 1 with a right groin strain. He was batting just .210/.229/.346 in 23 games prior to the injury.

Miguel Olivo (groin) is expected to begin a minor league rehab assignment early next week. Olivo will meet up with the Mariners this weekend for a couple of team workouts before being sent to a minor league affiliate. The 33-year-old catcher has been on the disabled list since May 1 with a right groin strain. He was batting just .210/.229/.346 in 23 games before the injury.

Miguel Olivo (groin) took swings in the cage, ran on a treadmill and made some throws at a distance of 90 feet on Monday. Olivo will try to block pitches behind the plate in a few days and may begin catching bullpen sessions during the team's upcoming four-city road trip. The 33-year-old backstop is eligible to come off the disabled list in eight days, but he's unlikely to return until the end of the month. Jesus Montero and John Jaso will continue to split catching duties for now.

Mariners placed C Miguel Olivo on the 15-day disabled list with a right groin strain. Olvio acknowledged to reporters Tuesday that the strain is worse than the one he suffered last year, meaning he could be looking at a month-long absence. Jesus Montero seems likely to be more active behind the plate while the veteran is sidelined.

Updating a previous item, Miguel Olivo was diagnosed with a strained right groin. Olivo exited Monday's game in the ninth inning due to the injury. No official word from the team on his status moving forward, but a stint on the disabled list is a real possibility. The M's could activate Mike Carp in that case while Jesus Montero and John Jaso would share playing time behind the plate.

Miguel Olivo was given the night off Wednesday. It's just a routine off day for the Mariners' primary catcher. Jesus Montero will handle receiving duties.

Mariners manager Eric Wedge said Thursday that Miguel Olivo remains the team's starting catcher. The Mariners plan to continue Jesus Montero's development as a catcher, but they are also focused on getting him as many at-bats as possible. The most likely scenario is that he'll play behind the plate a couple times per week, so fantasy owners will have to be little patient before he gains catcher-eligibility.

Miguel Olivo homered and doubled in Monday's win over the A's. Olivo took Jason Vargas deep for a solo shot in the fifth inning. Both Olivo's 19 home runs and 62 RBI lead the Mariners through the season's first 160 games. More than anything else, that's an indictment of just how bad the Mariners offense was this season.