The Mariners franchise superstar was listed in the lineup Friday after missing the first of a four-game series the day before due to back tightness.

Shohei Ohtani is scheduled to face hitters Saturday for the first time in his recovery from right elbow surgery.

“This didn’t need to happen,” Ruf said in a statement. “I wish it didn’t happen. Players shouldn’t have to worry about hidden hazards like that on a major league field.”