Mariners game in New York rained out

The Seattle Mariners’ game at the New York Yankees on Wednesday night was postponed because of rain.

It was rescheduled for June 2, which had been an off day for both teams.

For the Yankees, that date falls between home series against Minnesota and Oakland. But the Mariners must start a road trip one day early, stopping first in New York before playing two games in Atlanta and four at Tampa Bay. They do have an off day between those series.

Because of the rainout, the Yankees won’t have to face Mariners ace Felix Hernandez this week. Hernandez had been slated to pitch the series finale tonight, but Seattle pushed him back. Rookie left-hander Roenis Elias, originally scheduled to start Wednesday, will now pitch today instead, the team said.

Hiroki Kuroda gets the ball for New York, as planned.

David Phelps had been set to pitch Wednesday for the Yankees in place of suspended Michael Pineda. Phelps was to make his first start of the season following nine relief appearances.

The game was called nearly 5 hours before it was supposed to begin, with rain falling in New York throughout the day and a forecast for heavy showers all night. The Mariners canceled their buses to the ballpark, and the Yankees kept the stadium closed to fans and reporters.

By late afternoon, the storm had also washed out scheduled night games in Philadelphia, Baltimore and Boston.

Seattle won the series opener 6-3 Tuesday on a rainy, chilly night.

Tigers’ Ray gets nod

Detroit announced that left-hander Robbie Ray will make his major-league debut Tuesday against the Houston Astros.

Ray will start in place of injured starter Anibal Sanchez, who is on the disabled list with a laceration on his right middle finger.

Dodgers call up Olivo

The Dodgers swapped catchers, selecting the contract of Miguel Olivo from Triple-A Albuquerque and sending down Tim Federowicz. Olivo hit .390 with four home runs and 18 RBIs at Albuquerque.

Clearing the bases

Minnesota will give left-hander Kris Johnson his first start today, as part of their day-night doubleheader against the Dodgers. … Athletics right-hander A.J. Griffin underwent elbow ligament replacement surgery.