Mariners' Norichika Aoki: Returns to starting lineup

Aoki is back in the starting lineup Sunday against the Reds, MLB.com's Mark Sheldon reports.

Analysis:

Aoki has been held out of the lineup in back-to-back games, but will return to the starting left field role on Sunday afternoon. He'll need to pick it up at the plate soon, however, as a .613 season OPS could soon cause him to lost playing time to the likes of Franklin Gutierrez.