Nelson Cruz will play in the field about twice a week this season, the Seattle Times reports.

Cruz will play in the field about twice a week this season, the Seattle Times reports.

Analysis:

Cruz will usually DH, but manager Lloyd McClendon said he will play left field from time to time to give players time off. Cruz has three home runs this spring, hitting .318. How he adjusts to Safeco Field is one of the big questions for the franchise this season. If he hits 25 homers, rather than the 40 he hit last year for Baltimore, the Mariners will be more than happy.