The Seattle Mariners are ready to roll for their Cactus League opener against the San Diego Padres, and they're going to give fans a look at two top prospects right off the proverbial bat.
Right there in the No. 8 and No. 9 spots for Friday are Michael Arroyo and Colt Emerson, who'll play second base and third base, respectively. This is "get excited" stuff on account of how MLB Pipeline has both down as a top-100 talent, with Arroyo at No. 67 and Emerson at No. 9.
While Arroyo almost certainly isn't playing for a spot on the Opening Day roster, the Mariners' official position on Emerson is that it's not out of the question.