Beimel (shoulder) was activated from the 15-day DL on Friday, Bob Dutton of the Tacoma News Tribune reports.

With a scoreless, two-strikeout frame for Triple-A Tacoma on Thursday, Beimel convinced the Mariners he's good to go after missing just one more than the minimum 15 days required by his DL stint. His return will bolster a bullpen that was needed for 10.2 innings in the team's first three games of the week.

Beimel was placed on the 15-day DL on Friday with posterior inflammation in his left shoulder.

The 38-year-old gave up three homers and recorded just one out against the Rangers on Wednesday, the latest in a series of poor outings -- he's given up at least one run in each of his last five appearances. It seems the should ailment may have played a part in his recent struggles. Rob Rasmussen was recalled to replace Beimel, who will be eligible to return Sept. 4.

Beimel gave up a game-winning three-run homer in the 11th inning Tuesday against the Yankees.

The lefty specialist wasn't too special, giving up the home run to his first batter faced. Beimel joined the team in early May and has been fairly mediocre. Six of his eight inherited runners have scored, and he's been charged with four runs in 11.2 innings.

Beimel will take a leave of absence for personal reasons, the Tacoma News-Tribune's Bob Dutton reports.

Supposedly his absence will be brief, and in the meantime Lucas Luetge was called up from Triple-A to offer bullpen depth at the big league level.

Beimel made his season debut in the eighth inning Wednesday and retired the only batter he faced.

Beimel, who had his contract selected by the Mariners on Monday, was brought in to face the left-handed Kole Calhoun. He got Calhoun to ground out to second base on the first pitch and was then replaced on the hill by Mark Lowe.

Beimel had his contract selected by the major league team.

Beimel pitched 3.2 scoreless innings with five strikeouts and just one hit allowed with Triple-A Tacoma thus far. He'll serve as an extra arm in the big league bullpen, but figures to be used mainly in lower leverage situations.

Beimel signed a minor-league contract with the Mariners on Thursday, Shannon Drayer of 710 AM ESPN reports.

Beimel was released by the division-rival Rangers last week, after struggling throughout spring training. He posted a 2.20 ERA over 45 innings with the Mariners last season, but he only struck out 25 batters and is an obvious candidate to regress in a big way. The veteran lefty will likely start his season with Triple-A Tacoma.

Beimel was released from the Rangers on Monday.

Beimel signed with the Rangers in March, but struggled to the tune of a 33.00 ERA in the spring. The lefty had success with the Mariners last season, but the soon-to-be 38-year-old might need to accept a minor league role if he lands somewhere else this season.

Beimel struggled in his appearance Saturday, allowing three runs while recording just two outs.

Beimel was roughed up in an earlier appearance as well, with his spring ERA now sitting at 33.00. Alex Claudio has fared much better and appears to have the inside track on the primary left-handed relief spot with Texas.

Beimel has signed a major-league deal with the Rangers, Stefan Stevenson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

This shores up what was an incredibly thin left-handed contingent of the Texas bullpen. Beimel was one of the more improbably effective relievers last season, coming back from Tommy John surgery as a 37-year-old to pitch 45.0 innings with a 2.20 ERA. However, it was still improbable, as Beimel outperformed his FIP by nearly two runs. The Rangers needed a left-hander, but no one should expect nearly a strong a season as Beimel's previous one.

Beimel has given up two runs in each of his last two outings, giving up three homers in the process.

Beimel had given up just one homer prior to those last two outings, and his overall numbers look pretty strong - 2.03 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, though with only a 23:12 K:BB in 40 innings.

Mariners purchased the contract of LHP Joe Beimel from Triple-A Tacoma.

Beimel made the team after allowing just two earned runs over 6 1/3 innings this spring. He'll team with Charlie Furbush as the club's second left-hander.

Joe Beimel (elbow) said that he felt 100 percent after throwing a perfect inning in Thursday's Cactus League contest against the Cubs.

The veteran southpaw had gone twelve days between appearances while dealing with inflammation in his surgically repaired elbow. He's still in the mix to earn a spot in the M's bullpen.

Mariners signed LHP Joe Beimel to a minor league contract.

The deal includes an invitation to spring training. The 36-year-old southpaw is now fully recovered from Tommy John surgery and has reportedly regained his velocity. He hasn't appeared in the major leagues since he was a member of the Pirates in 2011 and spent the 2013 season at Triple-A Gwinnett where he posted a 4.36 ERA, 1.52 WHIP and 24/16 K/BB ratio in 33 innings.

The Braves have promoted Joe Beimel to Triple-A Gwinnett.

Beimel had been in extended spring training as he worked his way back from Tommy John surgery. With both Jonny Venters and Eric O'Flaherty on the shelf, the left-hander could eventually be an option for the Braves' bullpen.

Braves signed LHP Joe Beimel to a minor league contract.

Beimel is finally recovered from Tommy John reconstructive elbow surgery and could help the battered Atlanta bullpen down the line. The 36-year-old right-hander will presumably report to Triple-A Gwinnett.

Joe Beimel has auditioned for teams and is hoping to make a comeback.

Beimel underwent Tommy John surgery last May and is looking to continue his playing career. The 35-year-old is expected to be seeking a minor league deal.

Joe Beimel (elbow) has resumed throwing off a mound.

Beimel underwent Tommy John surgery in May and didn't throw a pitch in the majors this season. However, he's making a comeback and should be able to land a spring training invite somewhere.

Rangers released LHP Joe Beimel.

Biemel allowed three runs over six innings (4.50 ERA) this spring while striking out five and walking two. The veteran southpaw entered camp with a chance at a left-handed specialist job, but the Rangers now appear likely to go with 22-year-old Robbie Ross.

Jose Beimel (elbow) tossed a one-inning simulated game Monday morning in Rangers camp.

Beimel threw 15 pitches -- 11 of which were strikes -- in the short outing. He's been slowed by tightness in his pitching elbow but has plenty of time to get his work in before the start of the 2012 regular season. The 34-year-old left-hander is trying to win a spot in the Texas 'pen.