The Seattle Mariners are gearing up for an exciting spring training season, and the team's recent announcement has fans buzzing! But who will be joining the roster?
With the upcoming departure of several players for the prestigious World Baseball Classic, the Mariners have extended non-roster invitations to a whopping 34 players, and this number might still increase. This strategy ensures they have sufficient players to kickstart their training sessions. The invitees include a diverse group: highly-rated prospects, minor league stars, and seasoned MLB players.
Here's where it gets intriguing: All seven of the Mariners' top prospects, as recognized by MLB Pipeline's Top 100 rankings, will be in attendance. These young talents are sure to bring a buzz to Peoria. The list includes:
- Colt Emerson (INF) - Ranked 9th
- Kade Anderson (LHP) - Ranked 21st
- Ryan Sloan (RHP) - Ranked 33rd
- Lazaro Montes (OF) - Ranked 43rd
- Michael Arroyo (2B/LF) - Ranked 67th
- Jonny Farmelo (OF) - Ranked 78th
- Jurrangelo Cijntje (RHP/LHP) - Ranked 91st
Among the invitees with major league experience, Dane Dunning and Patrick Wisdom stand out. Dunning's versatility on the mound for the Rangers is noteworthy, while Wisdom, a Gonzaga alumnus, smashed an impressive 76 home runs in just three seasons with the Cubs. After a stint in Korea, where he continued his power-hitting display, Wisdom is set to make an impact.
And now, the full list of non-roster invitees:
Pitchers (15):
- Kade Anderson (LHP)
- Charlie Beilenson (RHP)
- Jurrangelo Cijntje (RHP)
- Tyler Cleveland (RHP)
- Nick Davila (RHP)
- Randy Dobnak (RHP)
- Dane Dunning (RHP)
- Austin Kitchen (LHP)
- Casey Lawrence (RHP)
- Teddy McGraw (RHP)
- Michael Morales (RHP)
- Gabe Mosser (RHP)
- Michael Rucker (RHP)
- Ryan Sloan (RHP)
- Guillo Zuñiga (RHP)
Position Players (19):
- Michael Arroyo (INF)
- Josh Caron (C)
- Connor Charping (C)
- Brennen Davis (OF)
- Jonny Farmelo (OF)
- Colt Emerson (INF)
- Victor Labrada (OF)
- Lazaro Montes (OF)
- Brian O'Keefe (C)
- Spencer Packard (OF)
- Blake Rambusch (INF/OF)
- Jakson Reetz (C)
- Luke Stevenson (C)
- Brock Rodden (INF)
- Nick Raposo (C)
- Jared Sundstrom (OF)
- Carson Taylor (INF)
- Will Wilson (INF)
- Patrick Wisdom (INF)
As the Mariners prepare for a busy spring training, this diverse group of players will surely create a competitive environment. But will these prospects live up to the hype? And how will the veterans influence the team's dynamics? The stage is set for an exciting season ahead, and fans can't wait to see the action unfold!
