Seattle Mariners Jarred Kelenic fields an RBI double by Cleveland Indians' Josh Naylor during the first inning of a spring training baseball game Tuesday, March 2, 2021, in Peoria, Ariz. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)PEORIA, Ariz. – Seattle Mariners top prospect Jarred Kelenic will be sidelined due to a strained adductor muscle in his left knee.
“While disappointed that Jarred will be sidelined, we are relieved that the long-term outlook is positive,” Dipoto said.
The 21-year-old Kelenic, who hit Seattle’s first home run of spring training earlier this week against the Cubs, has been the center of attention during spring training.
AdKelenic and his agent lashed out at the Mariners in comments made to USA Today following Mather’s resignation last month.
After homering earlier this week Kelenic said he’s using those words as motivation.