Per a report from J.P. Hoornstra of the Orange County Register, combined with a report from Baseball America, the Mariners are expected to retain four of their five affiliates, with the AAA-Tacoma Rainiers and AA-Arkansas Travelers remaining at their long-time level. The Mariners new High-A club is expected to be the Everett AquaSox, as the Northwest League shifts to High-A as a full season league. Seattle, which owns the Modesto Nuts, will remain affiliated with the California League club, though the Cal League is expected to drop to Low-A, replacing the West Virginia Power who are unfortunately at risk of being left unaffiliated.
Reports: Mariners minor league affiliates to be Tacoma, Arkansas, Everett, & Modesto
