As expected, the Mariners activated pitcher Bryce Miller ahead of his start tonight in Philly. As a surprise, they also reshuffled their bullpen, moving two of the lower-leverage arms back to Tacoma and recalling Sauryn Lao.

N EW YORK -- Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Bryce Miller will make his much-anticipated return to the starting rotation on Tuesday afternoon when the M's play the Philadelphia Phillies at 3:45 p.m. PT.

Seattle Mariners right-handed pitcher Bryce Miller will start Tuesday night against the Philadelphia Phillies after being activated from the 15-day injured list.