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Mariners recall Elias to start vs. Phillies

The Seattle Mariners recalled pitcher Roenis Elias from Triple-A Tacoma to start Monday night's game in Philadelphia.

Elias was optioned to Tacoma on Aug. 8 after picking up his ninth win of the season. The 26-year-old rookie southpaw is 9-9 with a 4.14 earned run average in 23 starts with the Mariners this season. He is second among rookies for innings pitched and tied for third in games started.

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The Mariners also optioned outfielder James Jones to Tacoma. Jones was hitting .256 with nine RBI in 83 games with the Mariners.

[SportsNetwork.com]

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