Forget 2022, we’re dubbing this year the “Year of Ichiro,” as the Mariners plan to honor the iconic Ichiro Suzuki this year with his Mariners Hall of Fame Weekend among other special events. Today the Mariners made a final few cuts from the spring training roster, throwing into relief what looks like the group they’ll bring to Minnesota for the season opener this Thursday. Here’s how the Mariners project to look on Opening Day in this, the Year of Ichiro:
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Hamilton and Souza Jr. were the two remaining question marks in determining the Mariners’ bench, but it looks like neither will make the team.