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Miller (abdomen) is scheduled to take batting practice against Brad Boxberger (back) next week and also play in extended spring training games, Roger Mooney of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Miller has progressively been ramping up his activity this week, and has progressed to the point where he'll be ready to handle live pitching. The infielder remains without a firm timetable for return, but the extent of his expected participation next week should be a solid barometer of where he stands in his rehab.

Goins went 2-for-4 with a grand slam and a double during Wednesday's win over Milwaukee.

Goins is having a nice series against the Brewers, going 4-for-8 with a home run, two doubles and five RBI through two games. His glove should keep him in the mix when Troy Tulowitzki (hamstring) returns from the disabled list, but Goins' .622 OPS doesn't move the fantasy needle.

Vargas went 2-for-4 with two RBI during Wednesday's win over Baltimore.

The slugger collected a pair of doubles in Tuesday's game, so this was a fitting followup. Vargas was struggling at the dish, and he hadn't been receiving consistent playing time, so the mini heater could earn him a few more at-bats in the immediate future. For the season, Vargas boasts a .270/.295/.527 slash line with five home runs, 18 RBI and eight runs through just 21 games.

Miller (abdomen) took swings, fielded grounders and also did some running Wednesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

It was another step in the right direction for the rehabbing infielder, who'd taken some grounders on Tuesday as well. Despite what appears to be fairly rapid progress, there's been no update on yesterday's report that Miller is unlikely to be reinstated from the disabled list on Friday, the first day he is eligible for return.

Martinez is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Astros, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

Martinez has come out of the gate hot, batting .364 with six homers and 12 RBI in 11 games since returning from the DL, but he'll head to the bench for his first healthy night off. Tyler Collins will take over in right field in his stead.

Soler is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Yankees, Jeffrey Flanagan of MLB.com reports.

Soler has just eight hits in his past 30 games, so he'll head to the bench for a night off. Jorge Bonifacio will take over in right field to replace him.

Lewis (knee) is participating in all baseball activities and is expected to begin playing games at extended spring training in June, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.

Lewis seems to be well ahead of schedule in his knee rehab, with many initial timetables keeping him out of commission until mid July. It remains to be seen how his knee holds up in game action, but if all goes well, the Mariners project that the top prospect will be able to join Low-A Clinton sometime in the middle of June.

Miller (abdomen) is not expected to be ready to return from the disabled list Friday when he's first eligible to return, Steve Carney of Sports Radio 620 WDAE reports.

Miller took grounders early in the day Tuesday and reportedly felt good, but the Rays are apparently planning to take things slowly with their primary second baseman. No firm timetable has been revealed for his return at this time, but more information should be revealed once he progresses further in his recovery process. Daniel Robertson will fill in for him at the keystone while he's out.

Miller (abdomen) fielded groundballs before Tuesday's game, Roger Mooney of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

He said his ab feels good, so it sounds like he remains on track to come off the DL after the minimum 10-day stay, which would mean he would be activated prior to Friday's game in Minnesota.

Vogelbach was optioned to Triple-A Tacoma on Monday.

Vogelbach only appeared in one game with the big club before being sent back to Tacoma, going 1-for-3 in Sunday's loss to the White Sox. The 24-year-old will continue to fine tune his swing at Triple-A while the Mariners stick with Danny Valencia and Taylor Motter at first base for the time being. The move clears room for Robinson Cano (calf) to be activated from the disabled list Tuesday.