Indians on Tuesday afternoon 6-1. Yusei
Kikuchi pitched two innings giving up a run
in the first inning. He did strike out three
batters so that is a good sign. The relievers
in the middle of the game didn't fair so well.
News came out on Tuesday that major league
baseball decided to delay the opening of triple-A
for a month. So the question now will Jarred
Kelenic make the Mariners team or not. I am
sure the issue of service time will come up again.
Kelenic is one of those competing for the left
field spot which has an opening with Kyle Lewis
in center and Mitch Haniger in right field. Kelenic
is one of those who can play any of the outfield
positions and since left is the open competition
right now it makes sense he could start his career
in left.
The other candidates for left field are Jake Fraley,
Braden Bishop, Taylor Trammell, Jose Marmolejos,
and utility player Sam Haggerty. Shed Long might
have a shot depending on how he hits and competes
at second base.
If Kelenic doesn't make the ball club out of spring
training then Jake Fraley and Braden Bishop would
be the main players to get the position. The question
for both can they hit major league pitching. Anyway
let the best player win.
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