Historically, it's risky to draft right-handed high school pitchers at the very top of the MLB Draft. Also historically, the Seattle Mariners have been incredible at drafting and developing pitchers in their farm system. Almost the entire rotation for the team was drafted by the M's and brought through the franchise's farm system.

Minnesota Twins star Byron Buxton, a Georgia native, will partake in the 2025 Home Run Derby. Major League Baseball made the announcement on Monday, a week before the Derby is slated to be held at Truist Park, the regular-season home of the Atlanta Braves.

Seattle Mariners top prospect Lazaro Montes hit another home run on Thursday for the Double-A Arkansas Travelers, which came after he hit a major personal miles

This affiliate content is not influenced by our advertising relationships, but AP and Data Skrive might earn commissions from our partners’ links in this content.

Jurrangelo Cijntje's stuff plays differently from each side, according to MLB.com. As a right-hander, he touches 100 miles per hour with his fastball and throws a slider and a changup. The southpaw version of Cijntje throws up to 94 miles per hour with a sweeper and a lower arm slot.

In a recent appearance on Seattle Sports, The Athletic's Jim Bowden shared his opinion that Josh Naylor could be the difference maker for the Mariners this season.