Though there is talk that the Mariners could be back to playing in mid-May several weeks ago, it now appears more likely that we are looking at a return in mid-July, after the all-star break would have taken place. There hasn’t been any talk about the minor league teams playing at all though.
If the minor league teams don’t play at all, the Mariners will have to think about their top prospects. Depending on major league roster staying with 26 players or increasing to 28 players for the season, could they look at Jarred Kelenic and Logan Gilbert playing on the major league team for the season regardless if they are ready or not?