Mariners Moose Tracks, 4/7/25: Victor Robles, Jorge Polanco, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

Monday links!

In Mariners news...

• As we await the MRI results of outfielder Victor Robles’ scary shoulder injury, Dominic Canzone appears a likely candidate to take his spot on the roster. Yesterday, he connected on two home runs for the Tacoma Rainiers:

• Adam Jude at The Seattle Times ponders if becoming a designated hitter is in Jorge Polanco’s future after missing multiple games due to knee soreness.
• Zac Hereth at Seattle Sports 710 AM highlights three observations from the Mariners’ series against the San Francisco Giants this weekend.
• David Laurila at FanGraphs discusses utility player Dylan Moore’s versatility.

Around the league...

• Infielder Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has agreed to a 14-year/$500 million contract extension with the Toronto Blue Jays, marking the biggest deal in franchise history and keeping him with the team through the 2039 season.
• The Colorado Rockies are promoting former first round draft pick and top outfield prospect Zac Veen.
• MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred discusses baseball’s most pressing topics in an interview with the New York Times.
• Los Angeles Dodgers starter Blake Snell has been placed on the 15-day IL with left shoulder inflammation.
• New York Yankees RHP Adam Ottavino has elected free agency and is set to re-sign with the Yankees.
• The Houston Astros have called up RHP Logan VanWey to make his major league debut this week.

Becca’ picks...

• Congrats to the UConn Huskies on their 2025 NCAA National Championship win!