George Kirby is expected to miss the start of the regular season due to shoulder inflammation. But instead of filling the void left by Kirby with Emerson Hancock, here’s why the Mariners should take this opportunity to give the ball to Logan Evans.

Taking a hit to their rotation before the start of the regular season, the Mariners could be without George Kirby for several weeks, thrusting Emerson Hancock into a starting role out of the gate.

Projecting the Mariners’ 26-man roster with a little over three weeks to go before Opening Day.

With pitchers and catchers set to report to Spring Training on February 12, let’s take a look at how the Seattle Mariners’ initial 26-man roster of the 2025 season could shape up come Opening Day.