The Mariners lost some power as Nelson Cruz hits the disabled list with a sprained ankle:

The move was retroactive to April 1. The Mariners recalled utility player Taylor Motter to take Cruz’s spot on the roster. Daniel Vogelbach is likely to get the majority of at-bats at designated hitter while Cruz is out.

Cruz started the season with two homers in his first six at-bats, but slipped on the dugout steps following a two-run homer in the sixth inning of Saturday’s game against Cleveland. X-rays were negative.

Vogelbach has not played much in the majors, but he owned an outstanding OBP of .391 in the minors. He might not home runs like Cruz, but he should conserve outs.