Report: Mariners Calling Up Lazaro Montes
The Seattle Mariners are calling up outfield prospect Lázaro Montes, according to MLB insider Francys Romero. He is expected to join the team when rosters expand to 28 players on Tuesday. The 21-year-old Montes ranks as the Mariners' No. 5 prospect and No. 56 overall, per MLB Pipeline. He is one of several American League …
On February 20, 2025, the Seattle Mariners announced that they have called up outfield prospect Lázaro Montes from their minor league roster. According to MLB insider Francys Romero, Montes is expected to join the team when their roster expands to 28 players on Tuesday. Montes, a 21-year-old Cuban native, is ranked as the Mariners' No. 5 prospect and No. 56 overall according to MLB Pipeline.
He has an impressive power profile, with 114 home runs across five minor league seasons. Last season, he hit 32 homers between High-A and Double-A, and 38 homers between Double-A and Triple-A, ranking second in all of Minor League Baseball with 38 homers. If called up, Montes would likely serve as a primary designated hitter due to his plate performance.
Currently, the Mariners are five games out of the Wild Card spot, and this move could be an attempt to bolster their playoff push. However, it is more likely a reward for Montes' strong power numbers and an opportunity to showcase some of their top prospects ahead of September roster expansions.
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