As trade rumors dominate the headlines in the coming weeks, the Seattle Mariners are equally focused on their MLB draft commitments. Known for their draft-and-develop strategy, this period is crucial for the Mariners, who place significant importance on building through the draft.
Switch-handed pitcher Jurrangelo Cijntje goes off the board at pick #15 to the @Mariners!#MLBDraft | @Xavier_Scruggs pic.twitter.com/n3p9qcwY9m
— MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) July 15, 2024
While General Manager Dipoto and Assistant General Manager Hollander explore ways to bolster the major league roster, attention is also on securing their newly acquired prospects. With a signing pool of just over $9.5 million, the Mariners have some flexibility. Despite not having as much maneuverability as last year when they held three picks in the top 30, they are keen to optimize their bonus pool to attract a diverse array of talented young players.
Here’s an overview of the Mariners’ 2024 draft picks and their current signing statuses:
RHP Ryan Sloan (@Dukes__Baseball, 2024; Wake Forest) continues to establish himself as a premier prep arm in the ‘24 class.
FB: T98, cruised 93-95, still grabbing 96 mph in the 3rd.
SL: 81-84, wipeout action w/ feel for zone and put-away.
CH: 88-90, hard downward action. pic.twitter.com/CvcVsd7uRb
— Prep Baseball Illinois (@PrepBaseballIL) May 22, 2024
1st Round, #15 overall: Jurrangelo Cijntje, RHP/LHP, Mississippi State (Slot Value: $4,880,900)
2nd Round, #55 overall: Ryan Sloan, RHP, York Community HS (Ill.) (Slot Value: $1,641,800)
3rd Round, #91 overall: Hunter Cranton, RHP, Kansas University (Slot Value: $812,900)
4th Round, #121 overall: Josh Caron, C, Nebraska University (Slot Value: $594,900)
5th Round, #154 overall: Charlie Beilenson, RHP, Duke University (Slot Value: $431,400)
The signing deadline for 2024 is August 1st at 5 pm EST. This page will be regularly updated with the latest information on Mariners draft pick signings, so bookmark it and check back often for updates on Seattle’s newest crop of prospects.