Mariners Moose Tracks, 3/23/21: Evan White, Heath Hembree, and Albert Pujols

In Mariners News...

• Sheff making it look easy!

• The Mariners have reduced their Spring Training roster to 48, releasing RHP Gerson Bautista and optioning multiple players to the alternate site and minor league camp.
• Our very own Kate Preusser spoke with Seattle Met about the Mariners’ promising young players and her anticipation of an exciting season.
• Ryan Divish at The Seattle Times profiles Evan White and his aspirations for this season.
• Jarred Kelenic reflects on his determination, the work he’s put in leading up to this season, and more in Shannon Drayer’s latest.

Around The League...

• Bold move.

• Fangraphs has released their first 2021 Positional Power Rankings, beginning with first base by team WAR. The Mariners’ position, well, you can guess where the Mariners rank.
• The Cincinnati Reds have agreed on a minor league deal with former Indians RHP Heath Hembree, including an invitation to big league Spring Training. Hembree will look to compete for a spot in Cincinnati’s bullpen, which is hoping to fill some missing pieces after losing two pitchers since last season.
• The Angels are forced to face multiple injuries as Albert Pujols is day-to-day with a wrist contusion and infielder Franklin Baretto is shut down for 4-6 weeks after experiencing elbow inflammation.
• The Cleveland Indians have hired former reliever Dan Otero in a baseball operations role that will allow him to work with the advanced scouting department.