Mariners manager Eric Wedge told reporters that Brendan Ryan is out Tuesday due to an "accountability issue."

Wedge chose not to elaborate further. Ryan was known for acting immaturely and being late to the ballpark on occasion during his time in St. Louis, so perhaps there was a similar incident in Seattle. But he's expected to return on Wednesday.

Brendan Ryan returned to action on Monday April 9.

Shortstop Brendan Ryan was scratched from the Mariners lineup on Saturday with a stiff neck.

Ryan missed the final few weeks of last season and time this spring with a nerve issue, but Mariners manager Eric Wedge doesn't believe this recent stiffness is related. Munenori Kawasaki will take his place in the lineup, making his major league debut.

Brendan Ryan (foot, shoulder) played shortstop in an intrasquad game Wednesday in Mariners camp.

Ryan told reporters after the scrimmage that his arm and foot felt good. He'll have no limitations going forward and is expected to be 100 percent by Opening Day.

Brendan Ryan (foot, shoulder) is aiming to play shortstop in an intrasquad game Wednesday.

Ryan came into spring camp with shoulder and neck issues, and exited an intrasquad game Sunday after fouling a ball off his foot. But all of the injuries are considered minor, and he should have no trouble catching up with the Mariners' other infielders.

Brendan Ryan had to leave Sunday's intrasquad game after fouling a ball off his foot.

It's not clear at this point if he'll need an X-ray. Ryan already came to camp banged up, as he's recovering from neck and shoulder issues. The excitable shortstop batted just .248/.313/.326 with three home runs, 39 RBI, 13 stolen bases and a .639 OPS over 123 games in 2011, but he features a slick glove.

Brendan Ryan (shoulder) did more extensive throwing Thursday and said he felt "great."

The Mariners are taking it easy with Ryan, who is recovering from neck and shoulder issues. He likely will be limited for a few more days. The 29-year-old batted just .248/.313/.326 with three home runs, 39 RBI, 13 stolen bases and a .639 OPS over 123 games in 2011, but will be the M's starting shortstop this season if healthy.

Brendan Ryan (shoulder) played catch Wednesday for the first time in Mariners' camp.

Ryan also took part in all drills without throwing. The 29-year-old is being brought along slowly after missing the final two weeks of last season with neck and shoulder injuries, but he still has plenty of time to get ready for the start of the season.

Mariners skipper Eric Wedge said Monday that Brendan Ryan (shoulder) will begin throwing "soon."

Wedge assured reporters that the M's have simply been playing it safe with Ryan, who suffered from neck and shoulder issues last year. The 29-year-old shortstop should be ready by the start of the 2012 regular season.

Brendan Ryan (neck, shoulder) hasn't been cleared to throw.

Ryan dealt with neck and shoulder problems near the end of the 2011 season and still hasn't fully recovered from either. The Mariners are concerned, but the hope is he can play catch-up during the month of March.

Brendan Ryan (neck) has not yet been cleared to swing a bat.

Ryan dealt with neck stiffness for the better part of September and was eventually shut down with about a week left to go in the season. The ailment left him unable to turn his head too far left or right, and although he still doesn't have full range of motion, he's getting better and thinks he'll be cleared to swing within the next 10 days. "I watch television with a bat in my hand," he said. "I'm close. I'm a lot better than I was, but I think I expected to bounce back a lot faster than I have."

Brendan Ryan will visit a spine specialist before Tuesday's game.

Ryan has already been ruled out for the season, but the Mariners have been unable to get a handle on what's causing his back issues. Perhaps Tuesday's visit will provide more clarity. Ryan's season concluded with an ugly .248/.313/.326 batting line, but he's played his usual stellar defense.

Mariners manager Eric Wedge said Friday that Brendan Ryan (neck) is likely done for the season.

Ryan underwent an MRI earlier this week, which revealed a disc issue in his upper back. Barring sudden improvement, the 29-year-old infielder will finish the season with a .248/.313/.326 batting line to go along with three homers, 39 RBI and a .639 OPS over 494 plate appearances. Ryan avoided arbitration last offseason by agreeing a two-year, $2.75 million contract, so he will make $1.75 million in 2012.

Brendan Ryan (neck) is unlikely to rejoin the Mariners until the team returns home Monday.

An MRI earlier this week revealed a "disc issue" in his upper back, but Ryan has received treatment and could still return before the end of the season. The 29-year-old infielder is batting .248/.313/.326 with three homers, 39 RBI and a .639 OPS over 494 plate appearances.

Mariners manager Eric Wedge said that an MRI on Brendan Ryan (neck) revealed a "disc issue."

Ryan was pulled from Saturday's game due to neck spasms. Wedge is still hopeful that he will be able to rejoin the team on their current roadtrip, which concludes Sunday in Arlington.

Brendan Ryan (neck) did not travel with his Mariners teammates to Cleveland on Sunday night.

Ryan has been bothered by a neck injury since last week and it seemed to get worse this weekend. The Mariners don't know when he might be able to return to the lineup.

Brendan Ryan (neck) is out of the lineup again Sunday.

Ryan has been dealing with a neck ailment since Wednesday and had to leave Saturday's game after it acted up on him again. Consider him day-to-day.

Brendan Ryan departed early from Saturday's game against the Rangers due to neck spasms.

Ryan was dealing with neck problems on Wednesday, and they popped up again Saturday. Luis Rodriguez took over for him at short. Ryan is considered day-to-day.

Brendan Ryan returned to action on Friday September 16.

Brendan Ryan (back) could be available off the bench Wednesday.

Ryan was pulled from Tuesday's game with soreness in his upper back. He's still feeling it, but it sounds like he should be back in the lineup soon.