Mariners manager Lloyd McClendon announced left-hander Roenis Elias will make the start on Thursday against the White Sox. Elias will start in place of Vidal Nuno, who will be moved to the bullpen for the time being.
Elias has made 14 appearances for the Mariners this season, with 13 starts. His last start with Seattle came back on July 2; he was sent to Triple-A following that outing.
Nuno started on Saturday against the same White Sox, and he pitched well, allowing one run over 6 2/3 innings. McClendon did not say when Nuno would make his next start.