Welcome back to another weekly prospect roundup for your Seattle Mariners! After a rough week for the big league squad, why not take a break from reality and dream on what could be?

Tacoma Rainiers

29-34

Another series loss for the Rainiers this week, an unfortunate pattern we’ve seen from a strikingly mediocre team. Their first full week down a Cole Young, the Rainiers were unable to hold their own against a good Las Vegas team. Hopefully they can get things turned around soon.

The name everyone cares about on this team, Harry Ford had a good not great week at the plate. Posting a 6-24 line with four walks and five strikeouts, Ford continues to show his excellent plate discipline skills against Triple-A competition despite being just 22 years old. He only had a pair of extra base hits this week (both doubles), however he’s still putting the ball into play, getting on base, and making things happen offensively. Tacoma needs hitters like that each and every night, and for much of the last month and half, Ford has done exactly that. If the Rainiers could get just a few more bats producing to help back Harry up, this team could really be something. Until then, we’ll have to cross our fingers and hope they can figure it out.

In one of the stranger promotions I’ve seen, Dominic Canzone appears to be getting called up to the big league roster. With the announcement coming through a local card shop canceling a signing he was attending I can’t say I’m 100% certain this is actually happening, but I’ve also just about had it with the Leody Taveras experiment and I’m willing to try anything else. Hoping Dom can hit the ground running and provide a spark for this lineup. I can assure you he will almost certainly be a frustrating at bat to watch, but if he can yank some extra base hits into right field, all will be forgiven.

Arkansas Travelers

29-28

It was a split series for the Travs this week, unfortunately unable to capitalize playing a very poor Corpus Cristi team that’s 16 games below .500 on the season. While it’s nice to see the Astros affiliate performing so poorly, it is frustrating they weren’t able to take this one and push themselves closer to that first place position. The Travs need to make like the weather and get hot.

It’s been a while since we checked in on Brandyn Garcia. What’s he getting up to? The now bullpen exclusive lefty garnered plenty of attention after his dominant 2024 season, however he’s been a bit more tame this year coming out of the ‘pen. The big lefty still has premium velocity and a tough arm angle to attack, however he’s been the victim of a few blowup outings that have tanked his overall numbers. In fact, since the beginning of May, he’s allowed a run in just two outings. One of those outings unfortunately lasted just a third of an inning and resulted in four runs scoring, but the bulk of recent work has been positive and reliable. If they’re trying to fast track him into a big league role, I’d expect him to be on the promotion radar already. If he wasn’t, I’m not sure why you wouldn’t try to stretch him out and try him again as a starter.

Jared Sundstrom has been steady all year and will certainly find himself much higher on prospect boards come mid-summer reranks. The big righty has thump, speed, a massive arm, and good defense out in right. He’s been able to keep the strikeouts at a reasonable level this season and has adapted well to the increased stuff you see in Double-A. I’m bullish on Sundstrom long term and think he’s got a real chance to be a solid big leaguer.

(Our very own Anders Jorstad did a great writeup on Sundstrom for BA this week. If you’ve got a login, check it out here!)

Everett AquaSox

28-28

The Frogs managed a series win to get back to even in the win-loss columns, a welcome sight to see considering the generally bad vibes that have been surrounding this team the past several weeks. They’ve probably only got a handful of weeks left with this current core; Make the most of it!

I’m taking a break from raving about one of the many big names in Everett’s lineup to give the underappreciated Luis Suisbel some time in the spotlight. The 22 year old third baseman popped three homers in the series against the Emeralds, already putting him at four for the month. The switch hitter still has some hit tool concerns in his profile and strikes out a bit more than you’d like to see, but if he’s able to show off a bit more power and continues his solid defense at the hot corner, Suisbel transforms himself from a fringy filler piece to a legitimate prospect. I’m hopeful he can continue his hot streak and supplement a lineup that should be blowing the doors off opposing pitchers, but unfortunately has not.

The Frogs threw a no-hitter! Very cool! Congrats to Ryan, Charlie, and Stefan for their accomplishment.

An injury update for some of my favorite prospects on Everett’s roster is not a part of this roundup I enjoy writing, however we did get at least a little bit of clarity as to what’s going on. Star CF Jonny Farmelo was officially placed on the 15 day IL, however it’s retroactive to June 1st, meaning he could theoretically return at the end of this week. While I don’t necessarily expect that to happen considering there’s likely at least some relation to his prior ACL injury/recovery, but there’s a little bit of hope the retroactive tag was to reduce the time he had to spend off the roster. I’m not going to speculate on what’s ailing Farmelo, but I hope he gets better soon.

As for Jurrangelo Cijntje, there’s no news. He skipped his start this week but hasn’t been placed on the IL as of writing. Hopefully he’s back on the mound sooner than later.

Modesto Nuts

34-23

The Nuts split the series against the team occupying their future home in Lake Elsinore, ultimately stealing Sunday’s game in comeback fashion to even the week long bout. The Nuts have been the most consistent team in this system all season and are going to have a real shot at taking the first half crown.

I know everyone came here for the Carter Dorighi writeup, so I’ll get it out of the way quickly. Dorighi, an undrafted free agent signing out of Butler last summer, has looked really good all season for the Nuts and has secured his spot in this organization against all odds. Originally a shortstop in college, Dorighi has bounced all over the diamond for Modesto, logging time at first, second, third, and left field. If it weren’t for the sure handed Felnin Celesten manning shortstop, I’d imagine he’d have found his way there as well. Dorighi profiles as a utility bat that can steal a bag here and there and play all over the field, but the fact he’s leading the team in OBP and OPS is a testament to his hard work to get here. I’m keeping an eye on Dorighi; Who knows if he’ll put it all together, but I’m certainly rooting for him.

I’m forgoing the weekly Ryan Sloan check in this week (he’s still good) to give some props to Walter Ford. Ford spun perhaps his best start as a professional this week, logging seven innings of one run ball. Only allowing three hits and not walking a soul, Ford commanded the zone well and managed to strikeout six along the way. It’s been tough sledding for Ford during his time as a professional, but I still think there’s something left in the tank. It doesn’t always click right away, but as long as it clicks eventually it doesn’t matter. Progress isn’t linear!

Christian Little also had a really nice outing this week, shutting down opposing hitters for six innings of one hit ball. He walked a pair, but it didn’t matter. This was the Christian Little I was hoping for over the offseason. Hopefully he’s able to build on this start and lock things down.

ACL Mariners

Hey, the Baby M’s are in first place!

The piggyback start featuring both Teddy McGraw and Chia-Shi Shen was my personal highlight of the week for the ACL squad. McGraw kicked things off with three full innings of one run ball and Shen followed up with three more shutout innings, allowing just one hit and striking out two. The duo combined for six strikeouts on the day, and with Ruben Ramirez slamming the door in the seventh (it was an abbreviated game), the Baby M’s secured the win. Incredibly encouraging signs from two arms that have tremendous potential.

DSL Mariners

First week of the DSL! There’s a substantial amount of talent on this team with the many repeats we have from last season, so I’ll be sure to touch on as many of the big names as I can.

The two top names from last year’s team, both Dawel Joseph and Leandro Romero are back with the DSL team and looking good to start the season. Both had rough seasons to start their professional careers, but they’ve both got enough tools to hold out hope for. Both just 18 years old, Joseph (.955 OPS) and Romero (1.100 OPS) should be on your prospect radar to start this DSL season.

The two biggest names from the most recent IFA cycle, Yorger Bautista and Kendry Martinez, are off to slow starts thus far. It’s only been ~15 plate appearances so there’s absolutely nothing to panic about, but it’s something to monitor. Both are supremely exciting prospects that could augment this system completely.

That wraps up this week’s roundup! Thanks for reading and GOMS!!