San Diego Padres vs Seattle Mariners: Spring Training Lineup Predictions - February 24, 2023 | MLB 2023

Seattle Mariners fans will not need to wait long before they watch their beloved team hit the field again.

The Mariners will open their 2023 Spring Training against the San Diego Padres on Friday (Feb. 24). The Mariners will look to continue the momentum they generated after reaching the postseason for the first time since 2001.

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The Seattle Mariners will make their spring debut this weekend at the Peoria Sports Complex in Peoria, Arizona. As part of the MLB's Spring Training schedule, four teams will play on Friday, with the entire league playing on Saturday (Feb. 25). The other game being played Friday will be played between the Kansas City Royals and the Texas Rangers.

While it's difficult to predict lineups for Spring Training games, managers tend to mix proven veterans and prospects, with the main roster rarely playing together throughout the spring. Here are the potential lineups for both the Mariners and the Padres heading into Friday's opening pitch.

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Seattle Mariners' possible opening lineup heading into first game of spring

As mentioned above, the Mariners are coming off their first postseason appearance since 2001 and have a roster that projects them to return to the playoffs this season. Here's their potential lineup for game one:

1. OF Julio Rodriguez
2. 2B Kolten Wong
3. 1B Ty France
4. OF Teoscar Hernandez
5. 3B Tommy La Stella
6. SS JP Crawford
7. DH Evan White
8. C Cal Raleigh
9. OF Cade Marlowe

The Mariners made waves across the MLB after landing former All-Star Teoscar Hernandez from the Toronto Blue Jays in exchange for relief pitcher Erik Swanson. Seattle will contend with division rival Houston Astros for the AL West crown.

"Feels like the first day of school everybody in circles getting to know each other! Biggest spring training camp since Servais has been manager, he told us 75 players are here this AM. First full-squad workout today! #Mariners" - Alyssa Charlston

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San Diego Padres made headlines this offseason yet again

Whether the San Diego Padres win the World Series this season or not, no one will ever say that they didn't try.

The Friars put the league on notice, signing free agent shortstop Xander Bogaerts to a massive 11-year, $280 million contract. He will likely find himself in the lineup against the Seattle Mariners for the first game of the spring.

Here's a look at the Padres' potential starting lineup for Friday's game:

1. SS Xander Bogaerts
2. 2B Ha-Seong Kim
3. OF Juan Soto
4. DH Nelson Cruz
5. 1B Matt Carpenter
6. OF Trent Grisham
7. C Austin Nola
8. 3B Brandon Dixon
9. OF José Azocar

For fans hoping to watch the Seattle Mariners take on the San Diego Padres in person, the cheapest tickets available on Vivid Seats are being sold for $29 USD.