For this series preview, I spoke to both Kate Preusser, the Editor-in-chief for Lookout Landing and Ty Dane Gonzalez, co-host of Locked on Mariners.
What differences have you seen from Jarred Kelenic this year, compared to last year?
Gonzalez: After messing with his mechanics a bunch last year, Kelenic has come back with another altered setup. On top of that, he’s tacked on even more muscle and has essentially relegated himself to a corner outfield role defensively.
For about the first five games of the year, he looked more so in line with his pre-September 2021 form than the one that helped lead the Mariners to a late postseason bid.