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Seattle Mariners: 5 Non-Tender Players to Consider

By Colby Patnode

SEATTLE, WA - JUNE 11: Seattle Mariners general manager Jerry Dipoto watches batting practice before a game between the Texas Rangers and the Seattle Mariners at Safeco Field on June 11, 2016 in Seattle, Washington. The Rangers won the game 2-1 in eleven innings. (Photo by Stephen Brashear/Getty Images)
SEATTLE, WA - JUNE 11: Seattle Mariners general manager Jerry Dipoto watches batting practice before a game between the Texas Rangers and the Seattle Mariners at Safeco Field on June 11, 2016 in Seattle, Washington. The Rangers won the game 2-1 in eleven innings. (Photo by Stephen Brashear/Getty Images) /
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Avisail Garcia

CHICAGO, IL – September 25: Avisail Garcia #26 of the Chicago White Sox watches his two-run home run against the Cleveland Indians during the first inning on September 25, 2018, at Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by David Banks/Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL – September 25: Avisail Garcia #26 of the Chicago White Sox watches his two-run home run against the Cleveland Indians during the first inning on September 25, 2018, at Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by David Banks/Getty Images) /

The Mariners outfield is pretty stacked up right now, but if Dipoto does find a Mitch Haniger trade he likes, it may open the door for Avisail Garcia. The 27-year-old, 6’4″ OF is coming off a disappointing year in 2018.

2018 was a disappointment because Garcia busted out in 2017. It was a career year for Garcia who slashed .330/.380/.506 with 50 XBH. Unfortunately, Garcia dealt with injuries and poor play in 2018, where he slashed .236/.281/.438.

Garcia would be a 1-year rental unless he signed a multi-year deal, but he may be worth the gamble. If he finds his 2017 success, he becomes a 4.5 win player, and a great chance to recoup prospects at the deadline.

Aside from his bat, Garcia is an average base-runner. He doesn’t walk a lot, but also puts the ball in play at an average rate. Defensively, Garcia has graded as an average or slightly better defender in right field, with the exception of last season. However, battling knee and hamstring issues may easily explain why his metrics in the area went down.

It is possible Garcia could fit in a rotation with Ben Gamel, Carlos Santana, and Jay Bruce at 1B/DH/LF, but unless an outfielder gets moved, it seems unlikely. However, with Jerry Dipoto at the helm, nothing is impossible in the current seller’s mode.

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