Mariners Outfielder Farmelo to Get Closer Look During Spring Training

Jonny Farmelo, a 21-year-old prospect, will have more opportunities with Mariners stars away at World Baseball Classic

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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With Mariners stars Julio Rodriguez and Randy Arozarena departing for the World Baseball Classic, 21-year-old outfield prospect Jonny Farmelo is expected to get more playing time and attention during the team's Spring Training. Farmelo, a 2023 first-round draft pick, is considered one of the Mariners' top prospects despite injuries limiting his playing time the past two seasons.

Why it matters

The extra playing time in Spring Training could help accelerate Farmelo's development and potentially lead to a quicker MLB debut, especially with the Mariners looking to build on their recent success. Farmelo's performance will be closely watched as the team evaluates its future outfield options.

The details

Farmelo, a 21-year-old outfielder, was the Mariners' first-round pick (29th overall) in the 2023 MLB Draft. He is considered one of the team's top prospects, with former Mariners center fielder Mike Cameron nicknaming him "Ferrari" due to his speed and strength. However, Farmelo has been limited by injuries, tearing his ACL in 2024 and missing most of 2025 with a rib injury. In 29 games for High-A Everett last season, he hit .230 with 6 home runs and 16 RBIs.

  • Farmelo was drafted by the Mariners in the 1st round (29th overall) of the 2023 MLB Draft.
  • In 2024, Farmelo tore his ACL.
  • Farmelo missed most of the 2025 season due to a rib injury.
  • In 2026, Farmelo is expected to get more playing time during Mariners Spring Training with stars Julio Rodriguez and Randy Arozarena away at the World Baseball Classic.

The players

Jonny Farmelo

A 21-year-old outfield prospect in the Mariners' farm system who was a 1st round draft pick in 2023.

Julio Rodriguez

A star outfielder for the Mariners who will be away during Spring Training to play in the World Baseball Classic.

Randy Arozarena

Another star outfielder for the Mariners who will be away during Spring Training to play in the World Baseball Classic.

Mike Cameron

A former Mariners center fielder who is now a special assignment coach for the team and has nicknamed Farmelo "Ferrari" due to his speed and strength.

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What they’re saying

“Farmelo, a 21-year-old outfielder drafted out of high school at No. 29 in 2023, they're excited to see him. Former center fielder and current special assignment coach Mike Cameron calls him 'Ferrari' because of his speed and strength. His tools, a team source said, 'are huge,' though he has yet to put them on display for a prolonged stretch.”

— Alden Gonzalez, ESPN writer (ESPN)

What’s next

If Farmelo impresses during Spring Training, he could earn a spot on the Mariners' Opening Day roster or start the season at Triple-A, with a potential MLB debut later in the 2026 season.

The takeaway

The extra playing time and attention Farmelo receives during Mariners Spring Training could be a pivotal moment in his development, potentially accelerating his path to the major leagues as the team looks to build on its recent success.