we look at the minor leaguers who are expected
to begin their season in triple-A. The Rainiers
begin their season in Oklahoma on Friday for
a three game series before returning to Tacoma
for a six game series beginning Tuesday April
4th against Reno.
The Rainers have 15 pitchers on their opening
day roster. Most of the pitchers were invited
to Mariners major league camp. A familiar name
is Justus Sheffield. Not sure where his plans fit
for the Mariners except maybe in the bullpen
unless they need someone to make an emergency
start. Beyond that the Mariners will likely go to
one of their prized prospects like Bryce Miller.
None of the top pitching prospects are on the
Rainiers Roster instead are at double-A Arkansas.
Another couple pitchers on Tacoma roster are Casey
Sadler and Gabe Speier. Sadler who had an outstanding
season in Seattle in 2021 is working his way back after
missing last year with arm surgery. At some point we
well likely see him with the Mariners. Speier a lefty
was one of the last pitchers to be sent down. Also expect
in Seattle at some point this season though not much
room in the bullpen.
The Mariners have three catchers on the roster with
Jacob Nottingham and Brian O'Keefe being two. Often
should see them both in the lineup with one being the dh.
The Mariners have eight infielders listed on the roster.
Mike Ford and Evan White will both play some first base
while Ford will dh when one of the catchers do not. Mason
McCoy one of the last ones sent down will likely play
shortstop though may see action at second and third on
occasion.
The outfield shows two players listed. As you know the
Rainiers have to play three. Most likely Evan White will
will play some outfield until Taylor Trammell reports
for rehab assignment. We could see Dylan Moore as well
on a rehab assignment. The two regular outfielders will
be Cade Marlowe and Alberto Rodriguez. Marlowe was
thought of making the Mariners before an injury caused
him to be sent down instead. Alberto played last year
in Everett, however, with outstanding training camp the
Mariners felt he could begin Tacoma. Whether he sticks
or sent down we will see.
The Seattle Mariners have hitting and pitching warm-ups
on Wednesday before the season begins on Thursday.
They allowing fans come in the afternoon beginning at
2 pm to watch the Mariners players. Included is a home
run hitting contest. Admission is $10 and $5 for season
ticket holders.
Through out the season let you know how the Rainiers
and the other minor league teams are doing especially
the top prospects. We will do who are the players on
those rosters in the days ahead too. Go M's.
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