Mariners News: Kade Anderson, Germán Márquez, and Nick Castellanos

In Mariners news…

• All eyes are on Mariners pitching prospect Kade Anderson so far this spring and he’s done nothing but impress.

• More on Kade Anderson, according to Shannon Drayer no one in the Mariners organization is willing to rule out the possibility of him pitching for the big club in 2026.

Around the league…

• The San Diego Padres signed recently released outfielder Nick Castellanos to a league-minimum deal yesterday.
• Longtime Rockies pitcher Germán Márquez has been freed from pitching purgatory as he signed a one-year deal with the Padres yesterday to compete for the fifth spot in San Diego’s rotation.
• The Minnesota Twins signed journeyman reliever Andrew Chafin to a minor league deal yesterday.
• The Baltimore Orioles traded cash to the Minnesota Twins for reliever Jackson Kowar.
• The repairs to the roof of Tropicana Field are on schedule to finish in time for Opening Day.
• The ABS challenge system is coming to league this season and with it comes some unique challenges for the broadcasts we the fans watch this season.