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Ryan Buchter - Inks deal with Mariners Buchter signed a minor-league contract with the Mariners on Sunday that includes an invite to big-league camp.

Impact Buchter was released by Arizona in August after posting a 6.61 ERA, 1.78 WHIP and 16:13 K:BB across 16.1 innings. The veteran left-hander has a career 3.16 ERA but has struggled over the past two years, as the implementation of the three-batter minimum limits his effectiveness.

MARCH 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Julio Rodríguez - Big blast in spring opener Rodriguez went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run and a walk in the Mariners' Cactus League loss to the Padres on Friday. He was also caught stealing on his one attempt.

Impact The prized prospect wasted no time making an impact in his first official exposure of the spring to big-league arms, uncorking a three-run blast in the sixth inning to erase a 1-0 deficit. Rodriguez's round tripper traveled 431 feet and boasted an exit velocity of 117 mph, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports. Rodriguez hasn't been ruled out from potentially opening the season on the big-league club with an impressive enough spring after eviscerating Double-A pitching in 2021 to the tune of a .362/.461/.546 slash line across 206 plate appearances with Arkansas.

MARCH 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Marco Gonzales - Solid in first exhibition action Gonzales started Friday's Cactus League loss to the Padres and allowed an unearned run on two hits over three innings. He struck out one.

Impact The left-hander could hardly have asked for a better start to spring action, with Gonzales looking like he hadn't missed a beat following another solid season in 2021. The veteran got good work in while facing 12 batters overall and will potentially bump up to four innings in his next Cactus League outing at some point in the coming week.

MARCH 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mariners 7, Dodgers 6

MARCH 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Steven Souza Jr. smacks an early grand slam and Mariners hold on vs. Dodgers The Mariners had a five-run first inning and then held on for a 7-6 win in Cactus League play.

MARCH 20, 2022 • SEATTLETIMES.COM

Alberto Rodriguez - Reports to camp Rodriguez (visa issues) reported to camp Saturday, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.

Impact Rodriguez is a prospect of note, but he was not going to be competing for a spot on the big-league roster. He will likely open the year at High-A.

MARCH 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gonzales shows up ready, strong in 1st start PEORIA, Ariz. -- When Marco Gonzales arrived at Spring Training last weekend, he told Scott Servais that he could give the manager three inn...

MARCH 19, 2022 • MLB.COM

Julio Rodríguez begins push for Mariners' Opening Day roster spot with 431-foot homer In all honestly, the ball might still be going. Like to Flagstaff. Really.

MARCH 19, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Mariners star prospect Julio Rodriguez hits three-run homer, but Seattle falls 6-4 in first spring game After right-hander Angel Felipe walked a pair of batters in the sixth inning, Julio Rodriguez crushed a 2-2 slider over the fence in left fi...

MARCH 19, 2022 • SEATTLETIMES.COM

Larry Stone: After challenging rookie season, Mariners' Jarred Kelenic in comfort zone entering 2022 PEORIA, Ariz. — He arrived at Mariners camp last year in a maelstrom of controversy not of his making.

MARCH 18, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Marco Gonzales - Starting Cactus League opener Gonzales will draw the start in Friday's Cactus League opener against the Padres and pitch at least two innings, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports.

Impact The veteran left-hander is slated to open the season as the No. 2 starter behind new arrival and projected staff ace Robbie Ray. Gonzales has been about as steady as they come over the last four seasons in Seattle, posting a 46-30 record, 3.88 ERA and 1.21 WHIP across 99 starts over that span. Keeping the ball in the park more consistently is perhaps the one major area of Gonzales' game that could use improvement, considering he allowed a career-high 1.8 HR/9 last season across his 143.1 innings.

MARCH 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Noelvi Marte - To see regular Cactus League action Marte (lower leg), the Mariners' No. 2 prospect, will see regular playing time during Cactus League games per manager Scott Servais, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports.

Impact Marte finished 2021, his first professional season, at High-A Everett, slashing .290/.333/.419 over eight contest after a productive 99-game tenure at Low-A Modesto. The 20-year-old shortstop is a significant part of the organization's long-term plans, so even though Seattle would reportedly like to add one more impact pitcher, it would be highly hesitant to part with Marte, who's primed to gain some valuable seasoning against big-league arms in spring training.

MARCH 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Robbie Ray - Already impressing with approach Ray, who threw his first bullpen and live batting practice sessions with the Mariners earlier in the week, has already made an impression on his new teammates with his pitch arsena...

Impact Ray gave several of his new teammates an up-close look at the pitches that helped garner him the AL Cy Young award last season, impressing the likes of Steven Souza, Jarred Kelenic and Murphy with his fastball and slider. The veteran southpaw's approach and path to success has also caught the eye of manager Scott Servais, who noted Ray has been persistent throughout the years in experimenting with a variety of deliveries until finding the right fit. The Mariners made their heaviest investment in a player yet during president of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto's seven-year tenure when they gave Ray a $115 million contract this winter, with the expectation he'll serve as the clear-cut piece at the top of the rotation.

MARCH 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ray already leaving mark on Mariners camp PEORIA, Ariz. -- It was just a live BP session, but if it weren’t for the back-field setting in mid-March, one might’ve assumed that it was...

MARCH 17, 2022 • MLB.COM

Gonzales, Mariners eager to resume playoff chase

Marco Gonzales and the Seattle Mariners finished with a flourish last season, winning 90 games and narrowly missing the playoffs

MARCH 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

'Going to be fun': Winker, Suárez ready to impact Mariners' lineup PEORIA, Ariz. -- They both left Cincinnati on the verge of tears, clubhouse favorites leaving the only organization that each of them had ev...

MARCH 17, 2022 • MLB.COM

Mariners sign Souza, Sisco to minor league deals

The Seattle Mariners have signed veteran outfielder Steven Souza Jr. and catcher Chance Sisco to minor-league deals with invitations to major league spring training

MARCH 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Detroit Tigers' new 2022 schedule set: Here's when they'll face Mariners and A's The Detroit Tigers' opening series against the Seattle Mariners has been moved to October, and the A's series will be played in Oakland and...

MARCH 16, 2022 • FREEP.COM

Chance Sisco - Signs with Mariners Sisco signed a minor-league contract with the Mariners on Wednesday that includes an invite to major-league spring training.

Impact Sisco appeared in 28 games with the Orioles and Mets last year and hit .149 with five runs and four RBI. He'll work with the major-league coaching staff this spring but seems likely to serve as organizational depth to begin the regular season.

MARCH 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers: One-Time LA Outfielder Headed to Seattle Mariners Organization Steven Souza Jr. is headed to the Mariners on a minor league contract.

MARCH 16, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Jesse Winker - Should see more ABs versus lefties Winker, who posted just 118 plate appearances against southpaws in 2021, is slated to see more at-bats against left-handed pitching this season, Shannon Drayer of 710 ESPN Seattle...

Impact The new trade acquisition's stellar .305/.394/.556 slash line for the Reds last season was largely built on the back of right-handed pitching -- Winker posted a .346 average and 1.070 OPS in 367 plate appearances in that split. Meanwhile, the lefty-swinging 28-year-old has just a .188 average and .600 OPS across 306 plate appearances in same-handed matchups, but manager Scott Servais noted he planned to give Winker more opportunities in those scenarios this season than he'd had in Cincinnati.

MARCH 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Matt Olson's trade to the Atlanta Braves broke Twitter - Ben Verlander I Flippin Bats

Matt Olson's trade to the Atlanta Braves broke Twitter - Ben Verlander I Flippin Bats

MARCH 16, 2022 • Fox Sports

Jerry Dipoto says he's done adding to the Mariners offense. Let's hope he changes his mind. The Mariners offense appears improved, but its success will depend on a lot of “ifs," which makes a strong case for bringing in one more leg...

MARCH 16, 2022 • SEATTLETIMES.COM

After Suárez/Winker, will Mariners add on? PEORIA, Ariz. -- Even after the Mariners landed two impact bats and created more roster clarity, with just three-plus weeks until Opening Da...

MARCH 16, 2022 • MLB.COM

Mike Ford - Joining Mariners Ford agreed to a minor-league contract with the Mariners on Tuesday.

Impact Ford was traded by the Yankees in July after posting a .561 OPS in 72 plate appearances, and he had uneventful stints with the Rays and Nationals the rest of the way before being let go in late November. The 29-year-old made his big-league debut in 2019 and slashed .259/.350/.559 with 12 home runs in 50 games, but he's been unable to come close to matching that success over the past couple years.

MARCH 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE