Fansided · Feb 23
Mariners' spring training show stealer has a frustratingly unclear path to MLB
Feb 20, 2026; Peoria, Arizona, USA; Seattle Mariners shortstop Michael Arroyo (96) hits a two run home run in the second inning against the San Diego Padres during a Spring Training game at Peoria Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-Imagn Images | Matt Kartozian-Imagn ImagesA record 9,956 people showed up to see the Seattle Mariners open their spring training slate at the Peoria Sports Complex on Friday. Presumably, most of them were there to see Cal Raleigh, Julio Rodríguez and other established stars in the lineup.
Instead, what they got was a reminder of the good news/bad news thing going on with Michael Arroyo.