Mariners manager Eric Wedge said Endy Chavez will get the bulk of the starts in center field with both Franklin Gutierrez and Michael Saunders on the disabled list.

Saunders could be back this weekend, so it will be a short run as a starter for Chavez. Jason Bay will back up in center.

Hitting in the leadoff spot, Endy Chavez came through in a spot start Thursday against the Tigers, going 2-for-3 with an RBI single.

The Mariners got to Justin Verlander with a pair of runs in the seventh on Chavez's single and Kyle Seager's RBI double. That was all they needed with Hisashi Iwakuma putting up another brilliant performance. Chavez has five hits in 16 at-bats since being called up by the M's a week ago.

Mariners purchased the contract of OF Endy Chavez from Triple-A Tacoma.

He's taking Michael Saunders' (shoulder) roster spot. Chavez will back up at all three outfield positions.

Mariners signed OF Endy Chavez to a minor league deal with an invitation to spring training.

Chavez was released by the Royals Friday but didn't take long to find another gig. He'll likely begin the season at Triple-A Tacoma.

Royals released OF Endy Chavez.

With Jarrod Dyson out of options and David Lough playing well, there was no need to keep Chavez around. He'll be able to latch on elsewhere on a minor league deal.

Royals signed OF Endy Chavez to a minor league contract.

He'll be given an invitation to spring training. Chavez batted just .203/.236/.278 over 64 games this past season for the Orioles but should have a decent shot at a bench job in Kansas City.

Endy Chavez went 4-for-4 with two RBI and a walk against the A's on Sunday.

It's taken a bunch of injuries to put Chavez back into Baltimore's plans -- anyone of Nick Markakis, Nolan Reimold, Wilson Betemit or Jim Thome probably would have started over him today if healthy -- but he made the most of his opportunity and he's now 6-for-11 with two walks since his recall on Sept. 11. He'll likely continue to see quite a bit of action against righties.

Orioles purchased the contract of OF Endy Chavez from Triple-A Norfolk.

Chavez, 34, is batting just .190 with two homers, eight RBI and a .503 OPS in 47 games with the Orioles this season. He'll provide some depth in the outfielder with Nick Markakis (thumb) on the mend.

Orioles sent OF Endy Chavez outright to Triple-A Norfolk.

Chavez cleared waivers after being designated for assignment last weekend. He is expected to report to the Tides on Tuesday and could rejoin the big club when rosters expand in September.

Dan Connolly of the Baltimore Sun writes that Endy Chavez is expected to clear waivers by Friday.

Chavez was designated for assignment by the Orioles over the weekend. If he clears waivers, Connolly would be surprised if he didn't accept a minor league assignment with Triple-A Norfolk.

Orioles designated OF Endy Chavez for assignment.

Chavez the corresponding move for the Nate McLouth promotion to the majors. He seems unlikely to be claimed off waivers and could accept an assignment to Triple-A Norfolk.

The Orioles plan to activate Endy Chavez (hamstring) from the 15-day disabled list prior to Friday's game.

Chavez was hitless in four at-bats with Low-A Delmarva on Tuesday after going 0-for-4 with the O's Gulf Coast League affiliate on Monday. He is slated to play in two more games with Delmarva before rejoining the Orioles. The veteran outfielder has been sidelined since mid-June with a strained right hamstring.

Endy Chavez (hamstring) went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts on Monday in his first rehab game with the Gulf Coast League Orioles.

Chavez batted leadoff and played left field. The veteran outfielder hasn't been sidelined since mid June with a hamstring injury. Barring any setbacks, he should rejoin the O's later this month.

Endy Chavez may seek another opinion on his injured right hamstring.

Chavez was placed on the disabled list two weeks ago, but he still hasn't resumed running. There's no current timetable for his return.

Endy Chavez flew to Sarasota, Florida on Thursday for treatment on his injured right hamstring.

Chavez was placed on the disabled list last week with a strained right hamstring. He has been with the team over the past few days, but traveled down to Florida because he wasn't satisfied with his progress. It now appears unlikely he'll make it back before the end of the month.

Endy Chavez did some running before Monday's game and said the pain in his right hamstring is nearly gone.

He's hoping to avoid going to Florida to rehab and instead remain with the team before joining Double-A Bowie for a rehab assignment. Barring a setback, he could return when eligible later this month.

Endy Chavez reported improvement in his right hamstring Wednesday, but is still dealing with some soreness.

Chavez left Tuesday's game with a strained right hamstring. He'll avoid a DL-stint for now, but will be re-evaluated over the next couple of days.

Endy Chavez belted his first home run of the season, helping to lead the Orioles to a 2-1 victory over the Rays on Saturday.

He finished the day 1-for-4 with that solo homer off of Jeremy Hellickson in the third inning. While he's hitting just .129 on the season, he continues to see playing time in the Orioles outfield with the plethora of injuries they have had to absorb. He shouldn't be a factor in all but the deepest of fantasy leagues.

Endy Chavez (oblique) will be activated from the disabled list Tuesday.

Chavez went 2-for-10 (.200) in three rehab games with Double-A Bowie. The 34-year-old outfielder has been sidelined since May 8 due to a strained left oblique. The Orioles are expected to announce a corresponding roster move after Monday's game.

Orioles placed Endy Chavez on the 15-day disabled list with a sore intercostal muscle.

The Orioles are calling up Tommy Hunter to start Game 2 of Thursday's doubleheader in place of Jason Hammel. Since Hunter hasn't been down for 10 days, he can only replace an injured player. Chavez, who suffered the injury Tuesday, will hit the shelf to make that happen. Chavez is batting just .133/.175/.167 this year.