#1 prospect outfield Jarred Kelenic began the season at low level-A West Virginia, then promoted to high-level A Modesto Nuts on May 30 then to Double-A Arkansas on August 11. At 20 years old he is on the fast track to the major leagues, however, he probably won’t be in Seattle until the latter part of 2020.
#3 prospect Julio Rodriguez started the year in low level-A as well. It is his first year playing professionally in the USA, at the age of 18. On August 15, he was promoted to Modesto. Next season, he will start at Modesto or Double-A Arkansas.