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When the Seattle Mariners signed Lazaro Montes as an international free agent out of Cuba in 2022, they knew they were getting a unique mix of talent. The 6'3" outfielder has repaid them with fantastic play along multiple levels of the team's farm system.

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Top 100 Seattle Mariners Prospect Ties Minor League Lead in Incredible Stat

The Seattle Mariners received a lot of praise during this year's MLB trade deadline for its acquisitions, and more praise for acquiring those players without dealing their top 100 prospects.

Seattle Mariners News / Minor League Baseball on SI / July 24

Seattle Mariners Top 100 Prospect Makes Web Gem Play For Double-A Club

For most of the season, the main talking point for top 100 Seattle Mariners prospect Lazaro Montes has been his power. He flashed the glove in a web-gem play for the Double-A Arkansas Travelers.

Seattle Mariners News / Minor League Baseball on SI / July 16

Has Top Prospect Lazaro Montes Become Untradeable For Seattle Mariners?

The Major League Baseball trade deadline is just two weeks away, and the Seattle Mariners have real needs that could stand to be addressed. Seattle has been linked to Eugenio Suarez and Josh Naylor of the Arizona Diamondbacks as they look to upgrade the power in the middle of their order.

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Seattle Mariners News / Minor League Baseball on SI / July 12

Here's How Top 100 Prospects Harry Ford and Lazaro Montes Did in Futures Game

Three top 100 prospects represented the Seattle Mariners in the MLB All-Star Futures Game on Saturday at Truist Field in Atlanta. One representative was pitcher Jurrangelo Cijntje (No.

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The 2025 MLB regular season is winding down, filled with record-breaking performances -- both good and bad. Here are 25 things we learned along the way.

Seattle Mariners News / Minor League Baseball on SI / July 12

Seattle Mariners Prospect Lazaro Montes Wows in Futures Game Batting Practice

Seattle Mariners prospect Lazaro Montes was wowing people with his batting practice before the Futures Game in Atlanta, sending balls deep into the seats at Truist Park.

Seattle Mariners News / Minor League Baseball on SI / July 11

Seattle Mariners Top Prospect Hits Major Personal Milestone - and Another Home Run

Seattle Mariners top prospect Lazaro Montes hit another home run on Thursday for the Double-A Arkansas Travelers, which came after he hit a major personal milestone: Conducting his first-ever interview in English.

Seattle Mariners News / Minor League Baseball on SI / July 2

Lazaro Montes Takes Major Jump in Updated Top 100 From Baseball America

One of the best prospects in the Seattle Mariners farm system took a massive jump in the latest top 100 prospect list from Baseball America. In the updated rankings that released Wednesday, outfielder Lazaro Montes ranked No.

Seattle Mariners News / Lookout Landing / June 30

Three Seattle Mariners prospects named for the MLB Futures Game

Seattle ties for the most prospects represented in MLB’s prospect All-Star game. Three Seattle Mariners prospects will make the trek to Atlanta, Georgia and play in the MLB Futures Game during All-Star Weekend.

Seattle Mariners News / Minor League Baseball on SI / June 29

Seattle Mariners Top 100 Prospect Lazaro Montes Continues to Display Power, Blasts Another HR

One of the best prospects in the Seattle Mariners farm system has had no problem adjusting to the Double-A level. Outfielder Lazaro Montes was promoted to the Arkansas Travelers from the High-A Everett AquaSox on Tuesday.

Seattle Mariners News / Minor League Baseball on SI / June 28

Seattle Mariners Top Prospect Becomes First Minor League Player to Hit Milestone This Season

Seattle Mariners top prospect Lazaro Montes continued to make his presence felt on Friday night for Double-A Arkansas, hitting his second home run in as many games since being promoted from High-A Everett.

Seattle Mariners News / Minor League Baseball on SI / June 26

Seattle Mariners Top Prospect is Now Tied For Most Home Runs in Minor League Baseball

Seattle Mariners top prospect Lazaro Montes is now tied for the minor league-lead in home runs with 19. Promoted to Double-A Arkansas from High-A Everett on Monday, Montes hit his first Double-A home run on Wednesday for the Travelers.

Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / June 26

Seattle Mariners' Exciting Prospect Lazaro Montes Hits First HR After Double-A Promotion

One of the most exciting prospects in the Seattle Mariners farm system didn't wait long in displaying his trademark power in his new home. In just his second game with the Arkansas Travelers on Wednesday, 20-year-old Lazaro Montes hit his first home run at the Double-A level.

Seattle Mariners News / Minor League Baseball on SI / June 25

Here's How Seattle Mariners Top Prospects Fared in Double-A Debuts

After being promoted from High-A Everett to Double-A Arkansas on Monday, Seattle Mariners top prospects Michael Arroyo and Lazaro Montes made their Double-A debuts on Tuesday with the Arkansas Travelers.

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Seattle Mariners News / Minor League Baseball on SI / June 23

Pair of Top 100 Seattle Mariners Prospects Promoted to Double-A Arkansas

Two of the most promising prospects in the Seattle Mariners farm system have been promoted to the Double-A Arkansas Travelers. Per a report from MLB.com's Daniel Kramer, 20-year-old infielder Michael Arroyo and 20-year-old outfielder Lazaro Montes will move up from the High-A Everett AquaSox to the Double-A Arkansas Travelers.

Seattle Mariners News / Lookout Landing / June 23

2025 Mariners Minor League Recap, June 16 - June 22

Lazaro Montes and Co. take home the first half crown Welcome back to our weekly Mariner prospect recap! Lets dive right into a red hot Tacoma squad. 38-37 It was a massive week for the Rainiers against the Isotopes, securing the 5-1 series win with a 7-2 victory in Sunday afternoon’s contest.

Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / June 19

Prized Seattle Mariners Prospect Reaches Incredible Mark With High-A Club

One of the Seattle Mariners top 100 prospects is putting together an elite season with the High-A Everett AquaSox. In the AquaSox's 9-3 win against the Spokane Indians on Wednesday, outfielder Lazaro Montes went 1-for-3 with two runs, three RBIs and a home run.

Seattle Mariners News / Minor League Baseball on SI / June 6

TEREN'S TAKE: It's Time to See What Lazaro Montes Can do in Double-A

One of the Seattle Mariners many top 100 prospects has been arguably the best player in the High-A Northwest League this season, and it's time for him to prove what he can at the next level.

Seattle Mariners News / Minor League Baseball on SI / May 21

Seattle Mariners Top 100 Prospect Lazaro Montes Leading NWL in Incredible Stat

One of the Seattle Mariners many top 100 prospects is in the middle of an amazing season and is currently pacing the High-A Northwest League in an incredible category.

Seattle Mariners News / Minor League Baseball on SI / May 8

Seattle Mariners Top Prospect Delivers Major Moment in Wednesday Win

The month of May has been kind to several of the Seattle Mariners top 100 prospects. And outfielder Lazaro Montes continued the trend on Wednesday. In

Seattle Mariners News / Minor League Baseball on SI / May 5

Seattle Mariners Top Prospect Earns Major Honor After Stellar Minor League Week

After a big week down on the farm, Seattle Mariners' prospect Lazaro Montes has been named as the Hitter of the Week in the High-A Northwest League. Playing for the Everett AquaSox, Montes had two homers, a triple, five walks and five runs scored last week (April 28-May 4) against Eugene.

Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / February 25

Playing in Front of His Family For First Time in Two Years, Laz Montes Hits Monster Home Run

One of the Mariners most promising prospects scored three times in a spring training win against the Milwaukee Brewers. Every single year, each MLB team has a respective international signing class consisting of as many as dozens of players from just as many countries.

Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / December 22

Seattle Mariners Outfield Prospect Lazaro Montes Gets Praise For Impressive Stat

The Seattle Mariners are regarded as having one of the best developmental systems in MLB. The Mariners' minor leagues boasted eight players on Baseball America's top 100 prospects list, more than any team, and five on MLB Pipeline's when the season came to a close.