Mariners Moose Tracks, 3/28/23: Sergio Romo, Joey Votto, and Triston McKenzie

In Mariners news...

• Second baseman Kolten Wong details the important influence of family on his career and life outside baseball:

• It’s Julio Rodriguez’s world, and we’re all living in it, emphasizes Ryan Divish at The Seattle Times in his article on the joyful presence of one of baseball’s biggest rising stars.
• Corey Brock at The Athletic highlights five Mariners prospects who are headed for big things in 2023.

Around the league...

• The next round of Nike City Connect uniforms now have release dates, with the Mariners’ unveiling schedules for May 5th.

• An emotional goodbye to longtime San Francisco Giants closer Sergio Romo as he pitched his final inning during an exhibition game at Oracle Park last night.

• For the first time since 2008, Cincinnati Reds first baseman will not be on the Opening Day roster as he begins this season on the injured list.
• The Milwaukee Brewers have signed veteran first baseman Luke Voit to a one-year deal with an option for 2024, and have DFA’d infielder Keston Hiura in a corresponding move.
• Cleveland Guardians starter Triston McKenzie will miss the first two weeks of the season as an MRI yesterday revealed a right rotator cuff strain.
• Second baseman Nico Hoerner has agreed to a three-year/$35 million contract extension with the Chicago Cubs.