Kade Anderson, a LHP for the Seattle Mariners, overcame Tommy John surgery to excel in college baseball, possessing a promising four-pitch arsenal and high-floor potential.
Category: Seattle Mariners
MLB Draft Review: AL West
Three Quarter Slot reviews every AL West draft class, highlighting a favorite pick, a least favorite selection, and a sleeper to watch. From Drew Burress giving the Athletics tremendous value to the Rangers' balanced approach, here's what stood out from each club's 2026 draft and where questions remain.
Day One Reactions: A Team-by-Team Look at Day One
The first day of the 2026 draft featured dramatic picks, including expected selections, surprising slides, and teams focusing on college talent, showcasing a mix of strategy and value.
Seattle Mariners: Luke Stevenson, C
Luke Stevenson, a 6'0", 200 lbs catcher for the Seattle Mariners, showcases strong defensive skills and promising power potential as a left-handed hitter.
Seattle Mariners: Mason Peters, LHP
Mason Peters, a LHP for the Seattle Mariners, boasts a solid three-pitch repertoire, highlighted by a standout curveball, and projects well as a potential reliever or starter.
Seattle Mariners: Lazaro Montes, OF
Lazaro Montes, a 20-year-old Mariners outfield prospect, showcases impressive power and potential but faces significant contact challenges affecting his long-term viability.
Seattle Mariners: Michael Arroyo, 2B
Michael Arroyo, a 2B for the Seattle Mariners, showcases unique hitting mechanics, strong contact rates, and potential as an above-average regular with notable offensive value.
Seattle Mariners: Teddy McGraw, RHP
Teddy McGraw, a right-handed pitcher for the Seattle Mariners, excels with a sharp slider and effective changeup, offering potential in various pitching roles with three solid pitches.
Seattle Mariners: Ryan Sloan, RHP
Ryan Sloan, a 6'5" RHP for the Seattle Mariners, exhibits a power pitcher's build with an advanced skill set, showcasing notable fastball and effective secondary pitches.
Seattle Mariners: Jurrangelo Cijntje, BHP
Jurrangelo Cijntje, a switch pitcher for the Seattle Mariners, shows promise with strong right-handed mechanics and potential as a starter, hinging on focus and development.