Wednesday, March 29, 2023

A Look At Tacoma Rainiers Roster For 2023

As the Mariners  start their season  on Thursday
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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