The Mariners have "categorically denied" claims of racial discrimination that a former employee made against the team Monday.
Dr. Lorena Martin was hired in October 2017 as the team's director of high performance, but Martin confirmed she'd been fired by the Mariners, according to The Seattle Times. Then Monday in an Instagram post Monday, she accused general manager Jerry Dipoto, manager Scott Servais and director of player development Andy McKay of prejudice toward Latin players.
Martin wrote, "The Mariners organization has major issues. The things I’ve witnessed and heard first hand have left me shocked.