Seattle Mariners: The Farm vs The Rest
Chris Phillips
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Center Field – Jarred Kelenic
Kelenic came to the Seattle Mariners in what was once considered the biggest Dipoto trade. It’s still possible this is Dipoto’s best deal but it certainly has competition with the France and Winker trade. Kelenic is almost assuredly starting in center field. Unless former rookie of the year Kyle Lewis is actually recovering better and faster than reported to the public.
Right Field – Mitch Haniger
Mitch Haniger came to Seattle back in ‘16. Accompanying him to the Emerald City was the Segura. In exchange for Taijuan Walker and Ketel Marte. Haniger has been the starting right fielder ever since he put on a Seattle Mariners jersey. He will be starting in right field again this year.
Starting Pitcher – Robbie Ray
Robbie Ray is one of the players who joined the Seattle Mariners, not via trade. He signed this offseason as a free agent. Marco Gonzales has been the Opening Day starter for the last few years and it’s possible he is again this year.
Although Gio’s been a very good pitcher for Seattle, it’s time he moves into a rotation spot that is better suited for his skills and abilities and Ray takes the ball for game one. Gonzales is yet another player acquired via trade for Tyler O’Neil.
Designated Hitter – Luis Torrens
Torrens is another one of the players that came to the Seattle Mariners with the previously mentioned France, Taylor Trammell, and Andres Munoz. Ok, so Seattle is planning on rotating players at the DH spot.
It’s probably a smart idea considering this team has a plethora of versatile players. Also, there are a few players on the roster that are not the model of health like this guy is.
Torrens could earn the starting spot at Catcher. If he does then Toro is probably the most likely choice here for Opening Day. However, there is a wild card that could ruin the entirety of this article and have another starter be in play for the Opening Day DH spot.
Luis Torrens came through in big spots all year long… here are some of his most clutch moments in 2021. #SeaUsRise pic.twitter.com/v0O4rFX11f
— Seattle Mariners (@Mariners) October 10, 2021