MARCH 27, 2023 • SEATTLETIMES.COM
SEATTLE MARINERS 85-77 · 2ND IN AL WEST
85-77 · 2ND IN AL WEST
It's Julio Rodriguez's world. Everyone wants to be part of it Whether it's kids (and adults) seeking autographs or the Mariners themselves, Julio Rodriguez is in high demand.
Taylor Trammell - Likely ready by mid-April Trammell (hand) has continued to make good progress in his recovery from being hit by a pitch during a pre-spring training workout and is considered "probably a couple weeks away"...
Impact Trammell has made seemingly uninterrupted progress during his near-two-month recovery, and it appears he won't miss many regular-season games if Servais' prognosis is correct. However, the 25-year-old outfielder could potentially begin the season at Triple-A Tacoma, where he posted a .333 average and .983 OPS in 98 plate appearances in 2022.
MARCH 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Kole Calhoun Released by Mariners Inside the Rangers keeps up with MLB news as baseball throughout the 2023 regular season.
MARCH 27, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Gilbert wraps his spring 'in a good spot' PEORIA, Ariz. -- Logan Gilbert looked strong in his final Cactus League start Sunday afternoon. Gilbert left a slider up on a 2-2 pitch in t...
MARCH 27, 2023 • MLB.COM
Gabe Speier - Heading to Triple-A Speier was optioned to Triple-A Tacoma on Sunday, Shannon Drayer of Seattle Sports 710 AM reports.
Impact The left-hander was claimed off waivers by the Mariners in November and will debut for the organization at the Triple-A level. Speier had a 2.33 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and 14:5 K:BB over 19.1 innings with Kansas City last year, so he could certainly work his way into Seattle's bullpen mix at some point in 2023.
MARCH 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Casey Sadler - Sent to minors camp The Mariners reassigned Sadler (shoulder) to minor-league camp Sunday.
Impact Sadler was one of the majors' top relievers in 2021 after producing a 0.67 ERA and 0.72 WHIP in 40.1 innings out of the Seattle bullpen, but his future in the big leagues is in flux while he works his way back from the right shoulder surgery he underwent last March. The 32-year-old has resumed mound work and could soon be ready to face hitters, but he may still be a couple weeks away from reporting to a minor-league affiliate to test himself in a game setting.
MARCH 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Colin Moran - Denied Opening Day roster spot The Mariners reassigned Moran to minor-league camp Sunday.
Impact Unless the 30-year-old corner infielder and the Mariners agree to mutually part ways so he can pursue opportunities in another organization, Moran is expected to report to Triple-A Tacoma to begin the 2023 campaign. Moran spent the 2022 season in Cincinnati, slashing .211/.305/.376 in 128 plate appearances at the big-league level.
MARCH 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Brian O'Keefe - Sent to MiLB camp The Mariners reassigned O'Keefe to minor-league camp Sunday.
Impact O'Keefe made his big-league debut with Seattle at 29 years old in 2022, appearing in two games for the club. He was non-tendered after the season and brought back on a minor-league deal, but O'Keefe is unlikely to get another look in Seattle unless the team's catching depth is seriously tested in 2023.
MARCH 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
AL West Preview: Seattle Mariners Inside the Rangers previews each of the Texas Rangers’ American League West rivals going into Opening Day.
MARCH 26, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
J.P. Crawford - Should be ready for Opening Day Manager Scott Servais said Saturday that Crawford (foot) will "be ready to go" for Seattle's Opening Day matchup with Cleveland on Thursday, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times report...
Impact The veteran shortstop fouled a pitch off his right foot Friday but was diagnosed with just a bruise after X-rays and a CT scan come back negative. Crawford isn't in the lineup for Sunday's spring game but has gone through a full workout since he suffered the injury, and there's no concern about his availability for Opening Day.
MARCH 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Robbie Ray - Ends Cactus League strong Ray allowed a run over five innings in Saturday's Cactus League start against the Diamondbacks.
Impact Ray allowed just two hits in the outing, and he struck out five with one walk. The left-hander was sensational in his time this spring with a 1.06 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 26:6 K:BB ratio. The 2021 Cy Young winner is slotted to pitch behind Luis Castillo in the Seattle rotation, and he could be in for a strong 2023 campaign based on his results this spring.
MARCH 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
This Will Be The Guardians Starting Rotation Against The Seattle Mariners Shane Bieber will be the Cleveland Guardians Opening Day starter.
MARCH 26, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Ray sharp as Mariners mull infield decisions PEORIA, Ariz. -- On their last Spring Training weekend in the desert, the Mariners continue to tinker with the infield. Nagging injuries wil...
MARCH 25, 2023 • MLB.COM
J.P. Crawford - X-rays negative on foot X-rays returned negative Saturday on Crawford's foot, Shannon Drayer of Seattle Sports 710 AM reports.
Impact Crawford fouled a ball off his foot before Friday's Cactus League game against the Athletics, and was scratched from the lineup. The Mariners believed his absence to be precautionary, however, and the results seem to prove it. At this point, it appears very likely Crawford is ready to be the starting shortstop for Opening Day against the Guardians on Thursday.
MARCH 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
J.P. Crawford - Will undergo X-rays Saturday Mariners manager Scott Servais told reporters that Crawford will undergo X-rays on his foot before Saturday's Cactus League game against the Giants, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Time...
Impact Crawford fouled a ball of his foot before Friday's game, and was scratched from the lineup shortly before the start of the contest. The infielder was able to go through pregame workouts, but the Mariners won't take any chances with their starting shortstop. If Crawford winds up missing time to begin the regular season, Mason McCoy could find himself in the Opening Day starting lineup.
MARCH 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
J.P. Crawford - Out after fouling ball off foot Crawford is out of the lineup Friday after fouling a ball off his foot, SShannon Drayer of Seattle Sports 710 AM reports.
Impact Crawford was scheduled to hit at the top of the otrder and play shortstop, but the infielder was scratched as a precaution. The 28-year-old is considered day-to-day, but at this point there's little reason to think he won't be ready to go for the regular season.
MARCH 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
J.P. Crawford - Scratched from starting lineup Crawford has been scratched from Friday's Cactus League game against the Athletics for undisclosed reasons, Corey Brock of The Athletic reports.
Impact Crawford has been dealing with a shoulder issue in the past few days, but there's no word as to why the infielder is out of the lineup. Mason McCoy will start in his place. There should be an update on why Crawford is out of action before the conclusion of Friday's game.
MARCH 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Mike Ford - Shifted to minor-league camp The Mariners reassigned Ford to minor-league camp Friday.
Impact Ford put together a decent spring training, going 5-for-25 at the plate with six RBI. He will likely return to Triple-A for 2023, where he slashed .248/.380/.363 over 137 plate appearances last season with four different organizations.
MARCH 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Chris Flexen - Will open season in bullpen Flexen will not open the season in Seattle's starting rotation, Shannon Drayer of Seattle Sports 710 AM reports.
Impact The Mariners will have Luis Castillo on the mound for Opening Day, and he'll be followed in order by Robbie Ray, Logan Gilbert, Marco Gonzales and George Kirby. That means Flexen will be a multi-inning relief option to begin the season despite a strong 2.65 ERA in 17 innings so far in the Cactus League. If anything was to happen to the names above Flexen would be the obvious replacement.
MARCH 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Tommy La Stella - Getting infield work Friday La Stella (shoulder) will partake in pregame work at third base before Friday's Cactus League game, Shannon Drayer of Seattle Sports 710 AM reports.
Impact La Stella was able to play first base Thursday against the Reds, and he's able to get some work at third in for the first time since developing some shoulder irritation. The veteran infielder is expected to be a utility player for Seattle in 2023, and he could get reps at designated hitter if his return to full defensive duties is delayed.
MARCH 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
AL West Preview: Can Ohtani, Angels unseat the Astros?
This could be the last time for Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout to play together with a chance to lead the Los Angeles Angels back to the playoffsMARCH 24, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Guardians-Mariners Opening Day starting pitchers: Bieber vs. Castillo Two postseason teams from last season will ride their aces when Shane Bieber leads the Guardians into Seattle on March 30 to face Luis Casti...
MARCH 24, 2023 • MLB.COM
Luis Castillo - Gets Opening Day nod Castillo has been named the Mariners' Opening Day starter, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.
Impact Robbie Ray was another good candidate, but Castillo gets the nod. The right-hander will take the ball March 30 at home against the Guardians and Shane Bieber.
MARCH 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Jarred Kelenic - Productive in return Kelenic (quadriceps) went 1-for-3 with an RBI groundout, a walk and two runs in Thursday's Cactus League win over the Reds.
Impact Kelenic was able to draw the start in left field and apparently get through his time on the field without any setbacks. The talented outfielder stayed hot at the plate as well, pushing his Cactus League average to .405 with Thursday's production.
MARCH 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
George Kirby - Dominates Dodgers in latest start Kirby fired five no-hit innings in Wednesday's Cactus League win over the Dodgers, allowing one walk while recording nine strikeouts.
Impact Kirby's near-perfect showing was an excellent tune-up for the regular season, with the right-hander needing just 37 pitches to get through his five frames. Kirby has now pitched 8.1 scoreless frames overall in his last two spring training starts, potentially portending a standout second season following his impressive 8-5 record, 3.39 ERA and 1.21 WHIP across his first 25 big-league starts in 2022.
MARCH 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
