There was a little news coming out of Cheney Stadium tonight. The lineup for Class AAA Tacoma came out around 5 p.m. and Ketel Marte was atop the batting order in his customary leadoff spot and listed as the starter in …. center field.
Rainiers broadcaster Mike Curto broke the news.
It will be the first time that Marte makes a start in the outfield in his career. In 435 games, Marte had only played shortsop (435), second baseman (76) and DH (1).
“I think we want to expose him to playing a few different positions,” Mariner director of player development Chris Gwynn said.