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SEA • Infielder • #3
42 minutes ago
Crawford has been battling a minor shoulder injury. The team has opted to take a cautious approach rather than rushing him back and risking further injury. The 31-year-old shortstop is confident that he’ll be ready and in the Mariners’ lineup on Opening Day.
Source: Ryan Divish
SEA • Infielder • #2
about 18 hours ago
The 22-year-old infielder reached on a fielder’s choice in the opening inning and swiped second base, but the M’s couldn’t cash him in from there. He then doubled with two outs in the third inning and got the Mariners on the board with a run-scoring single in the fifth inning. He’s having an exceptional spring at the plate, hitting .289 (11-for-38) with four homers, 12 RBI and three stolen bases in 43 plate appearances.
SEA • Pitcher • #36
about 18 hours ago
Gilbert punched out five batters on the afternoon while issuing a pair of walks. Despite the constant traffic on the basepaths against him, the 28-year-old righty limited the Halos to an RBI single by Logan O’Hoppe in the second and a sacrifice fly from Zach Neto in the fourth. He did get 15 swings and misses on 66 pitches on the day, posting a CSW of 27 percent. Even with this rough outing, Gilbert still sports a terrific 2.38 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and a 12/6 K/BB ratio over 11 1/3 innings through four spring starts. He remains an elite starting pitching option in fantasy drafts.
SEA • Pitcher • #57
about 21 hours ago
Anderson, the third-overall pick in the 2025 MLB Draft, looked extremely impressive in three Cactus League outings this spring and appears to be on the fast-track to the big leagues. The 21-year-old southpaw possesses enough strikeout upside to make an immediate fantasy impact once he reaches the majors. He’s one of the few pitching prospects worth stashing at the outset of the year, especially in deeper mixed leagues.
SEA • C
1 day ago
Emerson’s first spring homer gave him a .206/.263/.353 line through 38 plate appearances. He might have had a chance at making the Mariners with a brilliant spring, but some extra seasoning in the minors was always the likely outcome here. If he performs well in Triple-A, he could come up to play third base, with Brandon Donovan moving to the outfield or second base.
SEA • Pitcher • #26
3 days ago
It’s good to see Hancock again missing bats, but his early spring velocity bump is mostly gone now; he averaged 95.1 mph with his fastball today, barely up from the 94.9 mph he came in at last year. Hancock is the likely choice to step into Seattle’s rotation with Bryce Miller likely to open up on the IL. That’s make him a possibility at the end of AL-only drafts.
SEA • RF
4 days ago
It’s not quite time to panic but Robles has gotten off to an ice-cold start at the plate this spring, hitting .083 (2-for-24) through eight games. The 28-year-old missed most of last season after suffering a dislocated left shoulder in early April. He’s the type of streaky hitter that tends to pile up hits and stolen bases in bunches but right now he’s in the middle of a cold spell.
SEA • Pitcher • #58
4 days ago
One of the few Mariners that doesn’t seem to be at the World Baseball Classic, Castillo shook off an early homer by Rockies infielder Adael Amador to work into the fourth inning of this one. He struck out three and only issued one walk. The 33-year-old veteran will pitch at the back-end of Seattle’s rotation this season and projects as a low-upside SP5 for fantasy purposes.
SEA • Infielder • #21
4 days ago
No word yet on the severity. However, with Seattle’s season-opener roughly two weeks away it’s possible he’ll require a trip to the injured list. The versatile 30-year-old’s absence could potentially open the door for sizzling-hot former top prospect Brennan Davis to win a spot on the club’s Opening Day roster.
Source: Bob Nightengale
SEA • Pitcher • #50
4 days ago
Miller was told “not to push through if he felt anything at all,” so it’s unclear how much discomfort he felt, but the fact that he felt any is not a great sign. He is still cleared to play catch, so it’s nice that he isn’t fully shut down from throwing, but it’s just hard to trust him in fantasy drafts right now. Miller will almost assuredly miss the start of the season, which opens up a spot in the rotation for Cooper Criswell or Emerson Hancock.
Source: Daniel Kramer
SEA •
4 days ago
González was competing for a bullpen role and allowed one run on two hits in four innings while striking out four. He also posted a 4.47 ERA in 42 innings at Triple-A last season, so the Mariners will likely give him some more time at that level.
SEA •
4 days ago
Castaño was serving as starting pitching depth for spring training. The 27-year-old is on the 40-man roster, so we guess he’s technically the seventh starter in Seattle, but it’s hard to see him getting many chances after pitching to a 5.19 ERA, 1.39 WHIP, and 97/51 K/BB ratio in 126 2/3 innings at Triple-A in 2025.
SEA • Pitcher • #60
4 days ago
The 21-year-old Montes is one of Seattle’s top prospects, but he hit just 4-for-25 in 11 spring training games with a 10/1 K/BB ratio. He also hit .213/.319/.433 with 14 home runs and a 30.5 percent strikeout rate in 64 Double-A games to end the 2025 season. He will likely head back there to start the 2026 season.
SEA • Pitcher • #50
4 days ago
A standard bullpen means that Miller will not just be throwing fastballs, but his full pitch mix. He has been sidelined since the end of February. If this bullpen goes well, Miller could return to spring games in the next week and potentially be ready to start the season. Given Miller is also dealing with bone spurs in his elbow that he pitched through last season, he remains a risky pick in fantasy baseball.
Source: Daniel Kramer
SEA • Infielder • #33
5 days ago
The important variable for fantasy managers is that Donovan continues to lead off for the Mariners this spring, which should lead to a ton of runs scored batting ahead of Cal Raleigh, Julio Rodríguez and Josh Naylor in the regular season. The 29-year-old has gotten off to a sizzling-hot start this spring, hitting .429 (9-for-21) through eight games. He’s shaping up to be an excellent value in the late rounds of fantasy drafts this spring as a standout contributor in the runs scored and batting average departments.
SEA • Infielder • #33
6 days ago
Donovan became the Mariners’ first baserunner in the ballgame with a leadoff double off of Juan Morillo to open the fourth inning. He never advanced past second base though. The 29-year-old infielder also singled in the fifth inning, but Rhlyan Thomas was cut down at the plate attempting to score on the play. He’s off to a solid start with his new ballclub this spring, hitting .500 (9-for-18) with one RBI and one stolen base.
SEA • Pitcher • #22
6 days ago
The 26-year-old hurler scattered three hits on the day and did not walk a batter. Woo’s four punchouts in the contest came on the first four hitters that he faced. The lone tally against him came in the fourth inning as Jorge Barrosa smacked a leadoff double and scored on a one-out single by Pavin Smith. Woo generated seven swings and misses on 50 pitches on the day — four of those on his fastball — while posting an elite CSW of 38 percent. As long as he’s able to stay healthy, it’s hard to envision Woo not finishing as a top 10 starting pitcher for fantasy purposes in 2026.
SEA • Infielder • #3
6 days ago
Crawford got back into games last week after dealing with a “minor shoulder injury,” but he had simply been a DH until today. Assuming that Crawford’s shoulder responds to making throws at game speed, there is no reason to believe he will miss the start of the season.
Source: Daniel Kramer
SEA • Pitcher • #68
7 days ago
Kirby continues to look sharp this spring despite Seattle’s pitching staff adjusting to life without All-Star catcher Cal Raleigh behind the plate due to the World Baseball Classic. He struck out two and issued just one walk, needing an efficient 55 pitches (35 strikes) to complete three innings. It’s an encouraging sign to see the 28-year-old fantasy stalwart progressing through a normal ramp-up this spring after shoulder inflammation sidelined him at the start of last year.
SEA • Pitcher
7 days ago
Loutos was claimed off waivers from the Nationals back in November with the intention that he’d compete for a spot in the team’s Opening Day bullpen. He struggled in Cactus League play though, posting a posting an 18.00 ERA, 2.33 WHIP and a 4/0 K/BB ratio in three innings over his four appearances. He’ll open the season as extra bullpen depth at Triple-A Tacoma.
SEA • RF
7 days ago
The 28-year-old outfielder has been sidelined for nearly a week due to soreness in his shoulder. He’ll serve as the designated hitter and bat leadoff against the Brewers on Sunday afternoon. As of now, there’s no reason to doubt that he’ll be ready for the start of the regular season.
Source: Shannon Drayer
SEA • Pitcher • #50
7 days ago
It’ll be a touch and feel session for the 27-year-old right-hander who was shut down last week following a PRP injection to help alleviate inflammation in his left side. Miller has been throwing off of flat ground the past few days without issue. He remains hopeful that he’ll be ready for the start of the regular season.
Source: Daniel Kramer
SEA • Infielder • #33
8 days ago
Donovan singled twice and is now slashing .467/.529/.467 in his limited spring action. The former St. Louis stalwart is going to hit at the top of the lineup in 2026, and with players like Cal Raleigh, Josh Naylor and Randy Arozarena — just to name a few — capable of driving him in, he could be in for a big fantasy campaign as long as he gets on base enough. And he should.
SEA • Outfielder • #8
8 days ago
The game was scoreless through five before Italy broke through. Canzone’s four balls in play today were all hit at least 103 mph, with his 114-mph lineout rating as the game’s hardest-hit ball. Italy also got two homers from Dante Nori. Jon Berti went 3-for-4 with two doubles and two runs scored.
SEA • Pitcher • #36
8 days ago
Gilbert scattered two hits and a pair of walks while striking out two. The 28-year-old righty has allowed just one run in his 6 2/3 innings, and while it’s come in meaningless games, it’s a reminder of just how good Gilbert has been over the last two years. There’s no reason to think he can’t be one of the best fantasy starters again in 2026.
SEA • C
8 days ago
Arroyo is one of the top prospects in Seattle’s system and is getting a chance to lead off for Colombia during the international showcase. The 21-year-old second baseman projects as an impact fantasy contributor at second base in the near future thanks to his ability to generate above-average exit velocities while also possessing strong plate discipline.
SEA • Infielder • #2
9 days ago
Young probably won’t play against lefties, won’t steal a ton of bases and will be held back by his home ballpark, so his fantasy ceiling is rather low. Still, he has a chance be a fine platoon second baseman for Seattle at just 22 years old. He held his own last year thanks to his excellent plate discipline, and there’s definitely more power on the way, as he’s demonstrating this spring. All four of his balls in play today were hard hit.
SEA • Pitcher • #57
9 days ago
Anderson, the third overall pick in the 2025 draft, isn’t going to open this season in the majors, but he might finish it in Seattle. He threw 25 of his 34 pitches for strikes today. Last year, he had a 180/35 K/BB in 119 innings for LSU.
SEA • Pitcher • #58
10 days ago
After a scoreless first, Castillo gave up four hits in the second and was pulled. He was supposed to come back out for the third at that point, but the Padres went on to score 12 runs in the inning, so Castillo instead finished his day by throwing in the pen. The wind made everything a mess in this one, so don’t worry about his ERA. At least he gave up only one of the game’s 12 homers.
SEA • Pitcher • #64
10 days ago
Criswell certainly isn’t a big upside guy, but in such a great situation in Seattle, he could be interested if he’s needed in the rotation for any length of time. He’ll likely work in middle relief until an injury strikes.