The Seattle Mariners announced Monday that they have designated outfielder Leody Taveras for assignment. In the corresponding move, Seattle has recalled outfielder Dominic Canzone from Triple-A Tacoma and has outrighted pitcher Casey Lawrence.

Mariners third-year starter Bryce Miller's elbow troubles have continued, which opened the door for Evans' return to the big leagues.

The thing about starting pitching depth is that you’ll always need it. Very few clubs get through the 162-game grind of a regular season with the same five members of a rotation. Which is why it’s great to have a guy like Logan Evans.