Franklin Gutierrez (neck) expects to return Saturday.

Gutierrez is dealing with a sore neck after slamming into the outfield fence while making a catch on Thursday, but he was mostly held out of the lineup Friday for precautionary reasons. "I feel good," said Gutierrez. "It's just a day off today. I don't have any headaches or anything. Just a little stiff in my neck, but nothing too bad. I think I'll be back tomorrow." Guti has been limited to just 130 games over the past two seasons, so if there's anyone who could use a little luck on the injury-front, it's him.

Greg Johns of MLB.com writes that Franklin Gutierrez is likely getting the day off Friday for precautionary reasons.

Good news. Gutierrez bumped his wrist and experienced some dizziness after slamming into the outfield wall Thursday while making a catch, so the Mariners didn't want to take any chances after his concussion earlier this year. He should be back at some point this weekend.

Franklin Gutierrez is not in Friday's lineup against the Athletics.

Gutierrez left Thursday's game after he bumped his wrist and dealt with some dizziness as a result of slamming into the outfield wall while making a catch. He originally hoped to return Friday, but the Mariners are likely playing things safe. Michael Saunders will start in center field Friday while Trayvon Robinson plays left and Casper Wells plays right.

Franklin Gutierrez left Thursday's game against the Angels due to dizziness.

Gutierrez banged his head and his wrist into the center field fence after robbing Mike Trout of extra bases. The Mariners obviously didn't want to take a chance after his concussion earlier this year, but he expects to play Friday.

Franklin Gutierrez left Thursday's game against the Angels in the sixth inning with an apparent injury.

Guti hurt himself when he crashed into the fence in right-center field to rob Mike Trout of extra bases in the fifth inning. He stayed in the game at first, but was replaced by Michael Saunders in the bottom of the sixth.

Franklin Gutierrez (groin) is back in Friday's lineup.

Gutierrez hasn't played since leaving Tuesday's game with tightness in his groin muscle, but it wasn't a big concern. He'll bat second against A's right-hander A.J. Griffin.

Franklin Gutierrez left Tuesday's game against the Red Sox in the fourth inning after feeling tightness in his groin muscle.

Gutierrez felt discomfort after making a diving catch in the first inning and was pulled after hitting a solo shot in the bottom of the third. While he continues to have terrible luck on the injury front, he can be considered day-to-day for now.

Mariners activated OF Franklin Gutierrez from the 15-day disabled list.

Gutierrez will be available on Monday night against the Twins after missing the past two months with more concussion-related issues. He has appeared in just 13 games this year for Seattle and carries no fantasy value.

Franklin Gutierrez (head) is playing in a rehab game Saturday night at Triple-A Tacoma.

Gutierrez is on new medication for his post-concussion symptoms and it seems to be helping. Still, the Mariners can't be sure that he'll be able to return this season. The center fielder has appeared in just 13 MLB games.

Franklin Gutierrez (concussion) is experiencing more headaches and will not begin a rehab assignment soon as originally hoped.

Just brutal. Gutierrez has been limited to 13 games this season due to various injuries after appearing in just 92 games last year. He's certainly a question mark to return at all this season at this point.

Franklin Gutierrez (concussion) has been cleared to resume physical activities.

Gutierrez was cleared for physical activity nearly two weeks ago, but experienced a recurrence of symptoms. He's now essentially starting over in the rehab process, so there's no clear timetable for his return.

The Mariners will decide Thursday if Franklin Gutierrez (concussion) is ready to begin a rehab assignment.

Gutierrez took batting practice on Tuesday for the first time since suffering a concussion on June 29. He came through it OK, but the M's want to see how he feels over the next couple days before making a decision on his next step. "What we want to do is assess where he's at Thursday," manager Eric Wedge said. "I don't want to get ahead of myself."

Mariners transferred OF Franklin Gutierrez from the 7-day disabled list to the 15-day disabled list.

The Mariners made the move last Friday. Gutierrez, who suffered a concussion on June 29, resumed playing catch over the weekend and should continue to increase baseball activities in the coming days. He will need a rehab assignment before rejoining the Mariners.

Franklin Gutierrez (concussion) was able to play catch Saturday in his first bit of baseball-related activity since landing on the disabled list.

"A little each day until they're sure I'm OK," Gutierrez said. The outfielder still hasn't run, caught a fly ball or swung a bat, but that should occur soon if he can avoid a setback. Gutierrez will require a brief rehab stint before rejoining the M's.

Franklin Gutierrez (concussion) was cleared for physical activity Friday.

Gutierrez rode a stationary bike and did some other cardio work on Friday, his first physical activity since suffering a concussion back on June 29. The next step is for him to resume baseball activities. He'll likely require a brief rehab stint before rejoining the M's.

Franklin Gutierrez (concussion) could be cleared Friday to resume physical activity.

It doesn't necessarily mean he'll be allowed to resume baseball-related activities, though. Gutierrez, who has been out since June 29 with a concussion, will need to go on a rehab assignment before returning.

Mariners manager Eric Wedge said it "would be a stretch" to get Franklin Gutierrez (concussion) back before the All-Star break.

Wedge said Gutierrez is "still a bit off." It's too bad for a guy that had a terrible time with injuries the last couple years. Hopefully he'll be ready shortly after the All-Star break.

Mariners placed OF Franklin Gutierrez on the 7-day DL with a mild concussion.

Steve Delabar has been recalled to take his place on the active roster. Gutierrez was injured on Thursday when an errant pickoff throw at first base struck him in the side of the face. It's a tough break for Gutierrez, who's experienced a plethora of injuries over the past few seasons and has been limited to just 13 games on the season.

Franklin Gutierrez (concussion) is expected to be placed on the 7-day disabled list prior to Friday's game.

Gutierrez suffered a mild concussion after he was hit in the side of the face by an errant pickoff throw at first base Thursday. The Mariners haven't made an official announcement yet, but reliever Steve Delabar is expected to replace him on the active roster.

Franklin Gutierrez has been diagnosed with a mild concussion after he was hit in the side of the face by an errant pickoff throw at first base Thursday.

He seems likely to be placed on the 7-day disabled list. It's yet another injury for Gutierrez, who seems snake bitten the last couple years. He missed the first two months of the season while recovering from a torn pectoral muscle and a heel issue.