Macko was ranked as Churchill’s twenty second greatest prospect within the Mariners system. MLB Pipeline had the lefty because the eighth greatest prospect within the Mariners system. He was highlighted in final weeks Mariners MiLB Update for his efficiency within the Arizona Fall League.

With Macko now gone, the Mariners have a quartet of right-handers who completed final yr on the AA degree in Emerson Hancock, Taylor Dollard, Prelander Berroa, and Bryce Miller. Then there’s a little bit of an age hole between these pitchers and the teenage pitchers Scott Hunter and co. have drafted the final two seasons together with Michael Morales, Walter Ford, and Ashton Izzi.

Dominican Winter League Replace

Dayeison Arias, RHP
The 6’1″ proper hander from the Dominican Republic is a little bit previous to be thought-about a prospect, however at 25 years previous, he had a stable yr out of the Arkansas Vacationers bullpen. He had a 3.03 ERA in just below 33 innings at AA final yr, hanging out 42 whereas strolling 17. Though he’ll play subsequent season at 26, he could possibly be much like Penn Murfee final yr, and be thought-about for a spot within the Mariners bullpen if there are accidents and Arias is pitching at a excessive degree.

To this point this yr within the Dominican Winter League, Arias has a 2.25 ERA over 8 innings with 9 Okay’s and a couple of walks. He’s enjoying for Estrellas de Oriente.

Freuddy Batista, C
Bautista performed 81 video games for Modesto final yr the place he slashed .266/.361/.436. Now he’s enjoying for the Leones del Escogido. He’s 3 for 12 with a double and a couple of RBI. Provided that he shall be 23 subsequent season, he’s principally an organizational participant going ahead.

Kelvin Nunez, RHP
Nunez spent a lot of the yr within the Low-A Modesto Nuts bullpen the place he had a 3.42 ERA over 52.2 innings whereas hanging out 61 and solely strolling 11. He obtained a 9 appearances at Excessive-A Everett the place he obtained hit laborious and struggled. He can have a shot subsequent yr at 23 years previous to breakout within the Everett bullpen. He has solely pitched 1/3 of an inning within the Dominican Winter League for the Aguilas Cibaenas.

Mariners Add 4 gamers to 40 Man Roster

President of Baseball Operations Jerry Dipoto added 4 minor leaguers to the 40 man roster this week: OF Cade Marlowe, OF Jonatan Clase, RHP Prelander Berroa, and RHP Isaiah Campbell. These had been 4 of the top 5 prospects that Jason Churchill thought could possibly be chosen within the upcoming Rule 5 Draft.

Mariners Minor League Free Brokers

The Mariners have a ton of Minor League free brokers together with LHP Ryan Borucki, LHP Tommy Milone, INF Joe Rizzo, RHP Casey Sadler, INF Jonathan Villar, and RHP Taylor Williams. For the complete listing, click here to view Baseball America’s complete list of Minor League Free Agents for all 30 teams.

Mariners Minor League Teaching Information

The Arkansas Vacationers can have a brand new pitching coach in 2023 as a result of Sean McGrath accepted the identical place on the College of Iowa. McGrath had been at Elon concurrently George Kirby, who spent a majority of 2022 within the huge leagues. The Mariners have but to announce their teaching staffs for his or her associates for 2023.

Mariners Minor Leaguers within the Information

Ryan Divish of the Seattle Times wrote about the 4 prospects added to the 40 man roster.

Jason Churchill wrote about how the Mariners farm system will improve thanks to the 2022 Rookie of the Year.