The Seattle Mariners went through their last workout before the start of the season. A season in which the expectation is to win the World Series. That mindset began in spring training and came to fruition as a collective towards the end of spring training when all the players were together. The World Baseball Classic was the cause of the player’s absence. The Mariners assembled late in spring training, and it was then that Manager Dan Wilson saw the team’s mindset.
“Yeah, I mean, I think, um, you know, our guys, you know, have had a chance there, especially towards the end, to kind of finally get together and play together. I think our lineup is deep. I think we’re just a different looking team. I mean, we’ve got some different personnel,” said Wilson.
“We’ve got things that, you know, we have different areas that, you know, we set up very well in, you know, in terms of our lineup, and I think we’re in a good spot. And so, you know, getting our guys together and kind of seeing that lineup, seeing the depth of that lineup, go, go, go out on the field. I think was outstanding, and I think that’s, you know, obviously what brings a lot of hope for us is what we talked about on the mountain, and then a deep lineup, you know, offensively, that’s gonna be able to score some runs.’
INJURIES CAUSE SOME ROSTER SHUFFLING
Two players who will not be with the team to kick off the season of high expectations are shortstop J.P. Crawford and right-handed pitcher Bryce Miller. Crawford was placed on the ten-day injured list due to an ailing right shoulder that limited him to just seven spring training games. Miller was placed on the 15-day injured list due to an oblique strain.
“I know JP was able to get some at-bats today. And those guys will continue their rehab process down there until the minor league guys have left for their seasons,’ said Wilson. “At that point, we’ll kind of reassess and figure out what the plan is going forward.”
When asked about Miller’s progress, Wilson was also optimistic that Miller would be back sooner rather than later with continued hard work and no setbacks.
“He’s down in Arizona and continues to throw. His sides, I think the next step is getting some hitters in the box and that ramps things up a little bit more. Once he passes that hurdle, then I think it’s getting a chance to get in games, whether that’s down here, whether that’s up here remains to be seen,” said Wilson. ” But, he’s progressing in a way like we’ve talked about, and we’re hopeful he’s in a good spot. And, it shouldn’t take him too long.”
Leo Rivas is expected to earn his first opening-day start at shortstop for Crawford. The 28-year-old switch-hitting journeyman has done all that was expected of him to prepare for the upcoming season.
“Obviously, ‘Papa’ has done all that we’ve asked and more,” said Wilson .“He’s a guy that plays shortstop very well defensively, and we’ve seen him have some great at-bats for us, some big at-bats for us.” Right-hander Emerson Hancok will step in for Miller.
MARINERS PROJECTED OPENING DAY LINEUP
Logan Gilbert will make his second straight opening-day start for the Mariners. Cleveland will turn to right-hander Tanner Bibee for his first opening-day start.
The Mariners are expected to use their left-handed heavy lineup against the right-handed starter:
1. Brendan Donovan, 3B
2. Cal Raleigh, C
3. Julio Rodríguez, CF
4. Josh Naylor, 1B
5. Randy Arozarena, LF
6. Luke Raley, RF
7. Dominic Canzone, DH
8. Leo Rivas, SS
9. Cole Young, 2B
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