Seattle Mariners: The Meetch is back and as good as ever
Kids on the way
Does Dipoto trade Haniger for another return of young talent like he got from San Diego for Austin Nola? Or does he keep the right fielder on the roster? How the team fares between now and the deadline will play a big role in Dipoto’s decision. The M’s have several quality young outfielders in their organization.
Of course, no prospect is guaranteed to be a Major League star, but the trio of Jarred Kelenic, Julio Rodriguez, and Taylor Trammell all placed in MLB.com’s Top 100 prospects. As of now, Kelenic’s arrival is imminent. Rodriguez is at least a year away, but no one would be surprised if he got a cup of coffee in Seattle this year. Although Trammell is on the current M’s roster, he looks overmatched by Major League pitching. A demotion is likely in his future.
Currently, Haniger is the only proven MLB outfielder. Kyle Lewis has done well over his short time up in the majors. He’s yet to play a full, normal MLB season. It will be interesting to see how he holds up around Game 120 in the heat of August.
In the end, Lewis will be just fine. I believe in a Seattle Mariners outfield of Lewis, Haniger, and Kelenic. To me, these guys are close to sure things. To a lesser degree, I believe in Rodriguez and Trammell. The odds point to not all five of these guys succeeding in the big. At least one, maybe two, will not live up to their hype. If they do, it’s a great “problem” for DiPoto and Servais, five quality outfielders for three spots.
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