What is Seattle Mariners Plan For Top Prospect at Double-A?
Ryan Sloan and Kade Anderson aren't the only top prospects playing for the Arkansas Travelers, Michael Arroyo is too.
Brady Farkas (L) talks with Steven Davis (R), the voice of the Arkansas Travelers. If you're frustrated by the Seattle Mariners and their 4-8 start at the major league level, I can't necessarily blame you. The M's have been a laborious watch through the first 12 games of the season, boasting the worst average in baseball (.
191) entering play on Wednesday. However, if you're looking for some fun storylines within the organization as a whole, there's the growth of Emerson Hancock in the majors, the continued development of Colt Emerson at Triple-A Tacoma and the loaded roster currently on the field at Double-A Arkansas. The Travelers boast both of the M's top pitching prospects in Kade Anderson and Ryan Sloan, and they also feature two of the best offensive prospects in Lazaro Montes and Michael Arroyo.
Arroyo, 21, is currently the No. 63 prospect in the sport, via MLB Pipeline. Through just four games, he's 3-for-15, but he does have two home runs and three RBIs.
Really, for Arroyo, the question is not about his bat, but his glove. Seattle Mariners shortstop Michael Arroyo (96) dives for the ball against the Chicago Cubs in the third inning at Sloan Park. Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images I've seen Arroyo struggle at second base during back-to-back spring trainings.