The Seattle Mariners 40-man Roster

Although  the players  are  locked  out   might 

as well look  at the 40 man roster. I  am  sure 

after the lock  out is over things  will change

in that regard. 

Of the 40 roster  spots  21 of them are pitchers..

The Mariners  will go with five  starting pitcher

and  eight or nine  relievers. Say they  go with 

nine relievers than make 14 pitchers and 12

position players  on 26 man roster for  the 

season. This would depend on the collective 

bargaining agreement. They could  go with 28 

players. Doing so the players would have to 

give up something in the agreement.

The Mariners starting  five will be recently 

signed Cy Young winner Robbie Ray, Marco

Gonzales,  Chris  Flexen, Logan  Gilbert plus

one more.  This could be Matt Brash who 

had a successful  season in double-A in 2021. 

This would mean Justus Sheffield and or 

Justin Dunn could be  in the  bullpen or traded.

 Another candidate would  be Nick Margevicius 

who was injured  most of last season.

In the bullpen three who will be counted  on to

pitch the eighth and ninth innings will be Paul 

Sewald, Drew Steckenrider and Diego Castillo.

The Mariners  have Ken Giles and Andres Munoz 

who can pitch late innings as well. Casey Sadler

who had  outstanding season in 2021 will again

be the first reliever out of the bullpen and then at 

least one lefty. Last year Anthony  Misiewicz was

the only  one  most of last season. He didn't have a 

good season  so Margevicius  or Sheffield  could  

take his  spot though  more likely  long reliever and

 spot starter. This would leave two relievers  left.

The Mariners have Erik Swanson and  Yohan Ramirez 

that could fill one or two spots. The Mariners  have  a

few others  who  spent time  in the  minors as well. 

They could add one  or more to compete.

At catcher they have Cal Raleigh,  Tom Murphy, Luis

Torrens, and Jose Godoy. Raleigh will likely be  the

starter with  Murphy catching against lefties on 

occasion.  Torrens do some dh well as first base along 

with catching. Godoy likely  begin at triple-A. Murphy

 or Torrens could  be  traded to.

In the  infield  Ty France  at first  base, with newly

acquired Adam Frazier at second, JP Crawford at short, 

and Abraham  Toro at third. This  will  depend  on signing

a free agent  or not.  Not  sure whether Dylan  Moore be

on the team or not.  Evan White be on the team or not.

Might play  left field too. 

In the outfield right now  Kyle Lewis  if healthy be in left or 

center field. Jarred Kelenic be either spot  to. Mitch Haniger 

in right. Lewis and  Haniger will do some dh as well. Jake

Fraley  be the 4th outfielder if he is on the ball club. Julio 

Rodriguez is the  big one whether  he starts the season or 

arrives in a month  or  two.  The Mariners  have Taylor 

Trammell still. 

We look forward to another good season  ahead. Go M's