The Tacoma Rainiers just took down the talented OKC Dodger affiliate 2-1 this weekend, and if you weren’t watching, you missed Michael Arroyo and Lazaro Montes absolutely tearing it up. These young wunderkinds led the charge, and honestly, the chatter about Arroyo joining the big league club before summer’s end is getting LOUD. He started a little slow this year, but right now? He’s every bit his dominant self and looks like the right-handed bat our M’s lineup needs.
Tacoma’s Twin Terrors and a Welcome Return
Arroyo’s weekend totals were a stellar 5-for-14, proving he’s ready for PCL baseball. But let’s talk about Lazaro Montes. OKC clearly didn’t get the scouting report because running on Montes is just dumb. The dude’s got an absolute howitzer for an arm! Laz put up 4-for-12 with a home run and three doubles, showing off that underrated part of his game and proving he’s starting PCL baseball strong too. Imagine that arm in T-Mobile Park. Plus, Brendan Donovan started his rehab in AAA. He went hitless, sure, but his imminent return should breathe some much-needed life into what’s been a pretty tepid lineup for the big club.
Celesten’s Ascent and the Travs’ Struggle
Down in Arkansas, the Travelers got some incredible news, even if their on-field results were tough. Felnin Celesten, our top Mariner prospect and superstar shortstop, got the call up to Double-A! He’ll be manning the six for Arkansas to close out the year. What a bounceback for Celesten, who had a tumultuous 2025 that lacked offensive punch. His monster 2026 has him right back to “Top 100” status league-wide. Best of luck, Felnin! Less fortunate for the Travs was getting swept by a “poor Wichita team.” They just couldn’t quiet that uninspiring offense. Shoutout to Hunter Fitz-Gerald and Charlie Pagliarini though, that right-side duo really carried their weight.
Everett’s Offensive Explosion
Get this: the Everett AquaSox had an offensive bonanza, taking a 2-1 series victory by scoring an insane 37 runs over three games! The highlight had to be Sunday’s 21-3 shellacking of cross-state rival Spokane. And they didn’t even do this in their smaller home ballpark; they put up those numbers on the road in the much larger Avista Stadium. If this offense can keep anything close to this level (especially with some recent SEC draftees likely on the way), Everett is in for one exciting summer. Luke Stevenson’s grand slam in the rubber match was an absolutely cool sight to see.
Speaking of fireworks, the big league club took care of business against the Giants, winning 6-3. With talent like Arroyo, Montes, and Celesten brewing in the farm system, our M’s future is looking brighter than ever. Get ready, Emerald City, because these guys are coming!
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Originally reported by Lookout Landing.
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