SEATTLE MARINERS NEWS

Luis Torrens - Raking thus far in spring Torrens, who went 2-for-3 with a run in a Cactus League tie against the Brewers on Saturday, is hitting .500 (6-for-12) with a double, an RBI and two runs over his first five exhib...

Impact Torrens signed a one-year deal to avoid arbitration on Wednesday and seems to be building plenty of momentum ahead of the fast-approaching start to the regular season. The 25-year-old made good use of his most extensive playing time in the majors yet last season, slugging 15 home runs and 33 extra-base hits overall across 378 plate appearances. With Tom Murphy and Cal Raleigh potentially set to absorb the majority of the catching opportunities, Torrens could log plenty of time at designated hitter to open the season.

MARCH 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Brewers 7, Mariners 7

MARCH 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Julio Rodriguez's talent and potential win out in latest Mariners opening day roster projection Opting to use a rotation of players at designated hitter would allow the Mariners to get almost daily at-bats for Julio Rodriguez. Here's th...

MARCH 26, 2022 • SEATTLETIMES.COM

Jesse Winker - Doing drills at first base Winker took grounders at first base during Saturday's practice, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.

Impact A single spring drill is by no means an indication that Winker will spend a considerable amount of time at first base this season, though it would certainly benefit the Mariners if he proves capable at the position. He's not a good defender in the the outfield, an area that's full already in Seattle and will become overcrowded once Julio Rodriguez debuts and once Kyle Lewis (knee) gets healthy. At first base, Ty France is the only viable option due to Evan White's (groin) injuries and underperformance. France could shift to second or third base at times to accommodate Winker at first.

MARCH 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Evan White - Set for surgery White was diagnosed with a sports hernia Saturday and will undergo surgery in the near future, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.

Impact White tweaked his hip in Thursday's Cactus League game, and an MRI the following day revealed the specific issue. Though the team has not announced an official timeline for his return to the field, White will likely miss at least the first two months of the season. White was not projected to be an everyday starter for the club, but his absence should solidify Ty France as the starting first baseman in Seattle.

MARCH 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mariners prospect Julio Rodriguez shows why he's exactly what MLB needs Major League Baseball needs players like Julio Rodriguez.

MARCH 26, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Mariners 3, White Sox 0

MARCH 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Romo brings competitive spirt, wealth of experience to Seattle PEORIA, Ariz. -- Sergio Romo watched from Oakland's bullpen as the Mariners marched their way past the A’s in the American League West last...

MARCH 26, 2022 • MLB.COM

Evan White - Undergoing MRI White will undergo an MRI on his hip Friday, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.

Impact White tweaked his surgically repaired hip during Thursday's Cactus League game against Cleveland, and his MRI should provide a better idea of the severity. If he's forced to miss any time to begin the season, Luis Torrens and Abraham Toro would likely serve as the primary backups at first base behind starter Ty France.

MARCH 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mariners sign veteran Sergio Romo to induce weak contact, bolster bullpen The Mariners' need for Romo became apparent last week when it was discovered that Casey Sadler would miss the season.

MARCH 25, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Julio Rodríguez - Chances of roster spot increasing Rodriguez, who's hitting .364 across his first 12 Cactus League plate appearances, appears to have an increasingly realistic shot to make the Opening Day roster, Daniel Kramer of M...

Impact The organization's No. 1 prospect is once again wowing virtually every time he takes the field, and Kramer notes that even the presence of the similarly talented Jarred Kelenic in Rodriguez's center field spot won't necessarily be a deterrent. Rodriguez has already played center in three of his first five exhibitions, with Kelenic shifting over to right field when the former drew a start at the position on Monday. If Rodriguez makes the Opening Day roster, Kelenic would likely shift to left field and recent acquisition Jesse Winker would be a candidate to see more time at designated hitter.

MARCH 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

George Kirby - Has shot to snag rotation spot Kirby is considered a candidate for the Mariners' vacant No. 5 starter role, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports.

Impact The Mariners' No. 3 prospect logged 67.2 innings last season between High-A Everett and Double-A Arkansas, putting together a 5-3 record, 2.53 ERA and 1.08 WHIP while generating an 80:15 K:BB. The fact Kirby worked the fewest frames between him and fellow candidates Matt Brash and Levi Stoudt a year ago may hurt his chances to a degree, however, as Kramer notes Seattle intends for him to pitch deep into the season and would therefore likely have to keep a closer eye on his workload.

MARCH 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Levi Stoudt - In mix for No. 5 starter job Stoudt is a candidate for the Mariners' currently vacant No. 5 spot in the rotation, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports.

Impact Stoudt's main competition appears to be Matt Brash and George Kirby, two fellow prospects with no shortage of talent or pedigree. Stoudt built up more extensively than Kirby last season in the minors, but his 81.2 innings during 2021 check in just behind Brash's 97.1. Stoudt, who has just one season of professional experience under his belt, held his own during his first Cactus League start against the Dodgers on Saturday, throwing 55 pitches over 2.1 innings while facing regulars Trea Turner, Cody Bellinger and Chris Taylor.

MARCH 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mariners pitcher Logan Gilbert hoping offseason adjustments lead to more success in second year in MLB GOODYEAR, Ariz. — Can off-speed pitches be in the best shapes of their lives?

MARCH 25, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Gilbert gets insight from a worthy source: deGrom PEORIA, Ariz. -- Logan Gilbert couldn’t contact his coaches about the ongoing changes he was making to his pitch grips this offseason, whi...

MARCH 25, 2022 • MLB.COM

Breaking down the Mariners' position battles PEORIA, Ariz. -- The Mariners had their only off-day of Spring Training on Wednesday and returned with exactly two weeks left until Opening...

MARCH 24, 2022 • MLB.COM

Mariners stage late rally to beat Guardians 3-2 In the eighth inning, Billy Hamilton laced a double down the left-field line to score Evan White from second base with the tying run and Jul...

MARCH 24, 2022 • SEATTLETIMES.COM

Evan White - Tweaks hip in win White tweaked his hip in Thursday's Cactus League matchup against the Guardians, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.

Impact White said he hurt his hip early in Thursday's matchup, and the issue bothered him more as the game progressed. The 25-year-old missed most of the 2021 campaign with a hip injury, so the Mariners will likely exercise caution before getting White back onto the field. However, the severity of the issue hasn't yet been revealed.

MARCH 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mariners 3, Guardians 2

MARCH 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Evan White - Removed from Thursday's game White was removed from Thursday's Cactus League game against the Guardians with an apparent injury, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.

Impact White appeared to be hobbled while running the bases in the top of the seventh inning, and he exited the game shortly after. The nature and severity of the injury aren't yet clear.

MARCH 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Two weeks from opening day, MLB teams work to set rosters

In this year’s lightning-round version of spring training, just two weeks remain until Major League Baseball’s opening day on April 7

MARCH 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mariners bolster bullpen, sign Sergio Romo to 1-year deal

The Seattle Mariners have bolstered their bullpen signing veteran right-hander Sergio Romo to a one-year contract

MARCH 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Roenis Elías - Advances to live batting practice Elias (elbow) will throw live batting practice within the next few days, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.

Impact Elias underwent Tommy John surgery in March of last year. He's back with the Mariners as a non-roster invitee, though he won't push for a big-league roster spot until later in the year.

MARCH 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Joey Gerber - Dealing with forearm strain The Mariners said Thursday that Gerber has been shut down with a mild forearm strain, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.

Impact Gerber was unavailable for the 2021 campaign due to a back injury that required surgery in July, and he felt his forearm issue during a recent live batting practice session. He was optioned to Triple-A Tacoma on Tuesday, and the Mariners are hopeful that he'll be able to join the minor-league club sometime after the season opener.

MARCH 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jarred Kelenic - Back in action Kelenic (illness) will bat eighth and play center field Thursday against the Guardians.

Impact Kelenic was scratched Tuesday against the Cubs due to illness, but there was little indication the issue would keep him out long. He still has plenty of time to get up to speed by the start of the regular season.

MARCH 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE