Though the Mariners had the day off on Monday they made news
off the field. The news didn’t have to do with any trades it had more with the
minor league teams promoting or releasing.
The biggest news was last year’s number one draft pick, Logan
Gilbert was promoted for the second time this season. He started the season at
low-A West Virginia then promoted to High-A Modesto on May 1. Now he is making
his way to double-A Arkansas who now have 14 of the Mariners top 30 prospects.
It looks like Gilbert is on the fast track to the majors.
Also, catcher Cal Raleigh drafted in the 3rd round last year is
being promoted to Arkansas as well from Modesto. He was player of the week in
the Texas League. He had eight home runs in his last ten games and has 22 home
runs on the season.
Depending on how they do in Arkansas, the rest of the way will
see how Gilbert and Raleigh do going into next spring. Gilbert might be in the
Mariners rotation next year. He probably be in the second half of the season if
he doesn’t start the season. Raleigh might be in Seattle in the second half of
next season. For sure we should see him in 2021.
The Mariners made other moves sending several players from
rookie ball Everett up to low-level A West Virginia. The Tacoma Rainiers made a
few moves with Dave McKay and Parker Markel being sent down by the Mariners.
Also, reliever Sam Tuivailala was activated off the 60-day injured list. He
will now make his first appearance for the Mariners this season. Likely he is
the Mariners number one reliever in the bullpen right now. The Mariners should
make another move in the bullpen to since there is another spot open. The
Mariners should make that announcement before Tuesday’s game against the
Oakland A’s.
Everyone is still looking in anticipation who the Mariners
will be trading and receiving back over the next couple weeks. Most everyone is
expecting starting right-hander Mike Leake to be dealt. Also, Dee Gordon and
Tim Beckham could be going elsewhere as well.
More updates will come forward today. Go M’s.
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