Ichiro Returns Following Bleeding Ulcer

Ichiro Suzuki of the Seattle Mariners has been extremely durable in his Major League Baseball career. However, to begin his 2009 campaign, Ichiro was forced to the disabled list due to a bleeding ulcer. Because of the ulcer, Ichiro was suffering from an extreme amount of fatigue. It was Ichiro’s first time on the disabled list in his career.

Ichiro Suzuki is back following a bout with a bleeding ulcer (Image: Newscom)

Although Ichiro didn’t want to go onto the disabled list, the Mariners made the move to make sure that he could get in as much rest as possible and to treat the bleeding ulcer carefully. He had spent a large amount of time with the Japanese baseball team as they played in the 2009 World Baseball Classic. In the deciding game, Ichiro had the game-winning hit to lead Japan to their second consecutive WBC championship.

Playing against the Los Angeles Angels, Ichiro returned to the lineup playing in right field and batting leadoff. Last season, the 35-year-old hit .310 with 103 runs and 213 hits.

Without Ichiro the Mariners have started the season 6-2.