Seattle Mariners 2021 Season – Over/Under
Editors note: For the next two questions, under is before and over is after.
Jarred Kelenic’s MLB debut – May 1, 2020
Chip Clark – Over
There is no need to over-fast-track Jarred Kelenic. A month of extended spring training with instruction and hitting Triple-A pitching can only benefit his career. The M’s would be wise to bring him up the first few days in May when the Rainiers break camp and head to Tacoma.
Chris Phillips – Under
As of this moment, there is still a chance he breaks spring training with the M’s. If he doesn’t then, he’ll get the call up no later than when the M’s get an extra year of service from him. But if the latter happens, I’ll take it a step further and say the M’s call him up before then. It would go a long way to repairing the damage done by Kevin Mather.
Ed Stein – Over
I’d really like the Mariners to stick to their guns and wait a month or two before calling him up. He doesn’t have enough at-bats over High-A ball. There is a reason for player development systems. Kelenic should put his ego aside. Why not take the opportunity to tune up against minor league pitching and get into a rhythm before jumping into the deep end.
Also, Taylor Trammell is doing a great job this spring. He deserves a shot at playing every day.
Joe Swenson – Under
April 16-24th will be when he’s called up. This is when the service time window will get Kelenic an additional season of controllability. He’s ready as well.
Herb Nightengale – Over
Jarred Kelenic, folks.
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