Dipoto is pounding the pavement for
a veteran left handed hitting outfielder.
Whether he will find the right player
we will see.
Prize prospect Jarred Kelenic is ready
to make his jump to the majors though
the Mariners are thinking of starting
him at triple-A Tacoma. Kelenic is a
left handed bat they can use in left field
right now. Kelenic is still only 21 years
old and there was no minor league season
in 2020. He did spend time in Tacoma
though with other players in extended
training camp.
We have to remember Ken Griffey Jr.
came up to Seattle at 19 years old. Of
course, we all know how that ended up.
Not saying Kelenic will be the next Jr.
but he could be the next best thing.
The Mariners will have Jake Fraley
and Braden Bishop in training camp
both competing to make the opening
day roster. Both Fraley and Bishop
have played well in the minors but
haven't been able to do the same when
given the opportunities in Seattle as of
yet.
Both players have had injuries which
hasn't helped out either. In fact, injuries
happened to both when they could have
had opportunities to play. This was true
for Bishop. The plan was to play him
some in center field in 2019, however,
he came down with in injury right after
Mitch Haniger had his injury costing
him the rest of 2019. Bishop returned
in September 2019 but did not show
much at the plate.
This year we hope both Fraley and Bishop
can show their hitting during training camp
and share left field if they don't bring in
another outfielder or Kelenic goes to triple-A.
This will be the break year for Fraley and
Bishop at least in Seattle anyway. They need
to show they can hit as well as play good
defense. We wish both the best. It certainly
will help out the Mariners.
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