Mariners Invite Top Prospects to Spring Training

Colt Emerson and six other top-100 prospects headline Mariners' non-roster invitees

Jan. 30, 2026 at 8:31pm

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The Seattle Mariners have invited their top prospects, including seven players ranked in MLB Pipeline's Top 100, to their 2026 spring training camp. The group is headlined by shortstop Colt Emerson, the club's 2023 first-round draft pick who is expected to compete for a spot on the Opening Day roster.

Why it matters

The Mariners have one of the top farm systems in baseball, and giving their elite prospects an opportunity to compete in big league camp is a sign that the organization is committed to developing homegrown talent and potentially fast-tracking some of their best young players to the majors.

The details

In addition to Emerson, the Mariners' non-roster invitees include left-hander Kade Anderson (No. 21 prospect), right-hander Ryan Sloan (No. 33), outfielder Lazaro Montes (No. 43), second baseman Michael Arroyo (No. 67), outfielder Jonny Farmelo (No. 78), and ambidextrous pitcher Jurrangelo Cijntje (No. 91). The group also features some upper-level minor leaguers and players with MLB experience, like right-hander Dane Dunning and infielder Patrick Wisdom.

  • The Mariners will begin Spring Training next month.
  • MLB Pipeline released its Top 100 Prospects list for the 2026 season last week.

The players

Colt Emerson

The Mariners' 2023 first-round draft pick (22nd overall) is expected to compete for a spot on the Opening Day roster after being ranked the No. 9 overall prospect by MLB Pipeline.

Kade Anderson

The left-handed pitcher was the No. 3 overall pick in the 2025 MLB Draft and is ranked the Mariners' No. 21 prospect by MLB Pipeline.

Jurrangelo Cijntje

The ambidextrous pitcher was the Mariners' first-round pick (15th overall) in the 2024 MLB Draft and is ranked the No. 91 overall prospect.

Dane Dunning

The right-hander is a bounceback candidate after being a key contributor to the Rangers' 2023 World Series title before experiencing a dropoff in the two seasons since.

Patrick Wisdom

The infielder hit 76 home runs with a 109 OPS+ (league average is 100) from 2021-23 with the Cubs before spending last season playing in Korea.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

What’s next

The Mariners will be closely monitoring the progress of their top prospects throughout spring training, with Colt Emerson in particular being a player to watch as he tries to earn a spot on the Opening Day roster.

The takeaway

The Mariners' decision to invite their top prospects to big league camp is a clear sign that the organization is committed to developing homegrown talent and giving their best young players an opportunity to compete for roster spots, which could pay dividends for the franchise in the years to come.