Seattle Mariners

Prospect Movement: Farmelo and Celesten Promoted to Double-A; Arroyo, Montes Raking in Triple-A; Boston Smith Homers

Prospect Movement: Farmelo and Celesten Promoted to Double-A; Arroyo, Montes Raking in Triple-A; Boston Smith Homers

Key Questions

Which Mariners prospects were promoted to Double-A?

Top prospects Jonny Farmelo and Felnin Celesten have been promoted to Arkansas. The moves come ahead of the trade deadline.

What does the promotion of Farmelo and Celesten indicate about the Mariners organization?

It signals organizational depth and positions the prospects as potential trade chips. Farmelo's name has appeared in trade rumors.

How might these promotions impact the Mariners' trade deadline strategy?

The arrivals in Double-A highlight available depth that could be leveraged in deals. This aligns with paths toward a strong trade deadline.

Top prospects Jonny Farmelo and Felnin Celesten have arrived in Arkansas (Double-A) ahead of the trade deadline, signaling organizational depth. Additionally, Michael Arroyo (.352) and Lazaro Montes (30 HR) are excelling in Triple-A, making them potential call-up candidates. Boston Smith, acquired in the Castillo trade, hit his first HR with Arkansas (23rd overall) in his second game, showing early promise.

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Updated Aug 7, 2026