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2 top Seattle Mariners prospects shine in 2025 season debuts
Highly touted Seattle Mariners prospect Felnin Celesten went 2 for 4 with two singles, two RBIs and a stolen base in his full-season pro debut with Low-A Modesto in the Nuts’ season opener Friday night.
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Celesten, a 19-year-old switch-hitting shortstop, began his night in the first inning with an opposite-field single to right field. In the third inning, he grounded an RBI single into left field, stole second base and then came round to score. He then added an RBI groundout in the fifth.
Felnin Celesten comes through with 2️⃣ knocks in his @ModestoNuts debut 👊 #TridentsUp pic.twitter.com/CEgKvWgzCO
— Mariners Player Development (@MsPlayerDev) April 5, 2025
Celesten, who has legitimate five-tool potential, is MLB Pipeline’s No. 72 overall prospect and Baseball America’s No. 86 overall prospect. He signed with the Mariners for $4.7 million out of the Dominican Republic in 2023, which was the largest international bonus signing Seattle has ever made, according to Baseball America.
Celesten’s first two pro seasons have been marred by injuries. He missed the entire 2023 season with a hamstring strain and then had his 2024 campaign cut short with a wrist injury that required surgery.
But when healthy, Celesten has been impressive. In the Arizona Complex League last year, he batted .352/.431/.568 with three homers, four triples, 10 doubles, five stolen bases and a .999 OPS in 32 games.
Power-hitting lefty slugger Lazaro Montes, another top Mariners prospect, also had a strong 2025 debut on Friday night. In his first at-bat of the season, Montes blasted an opposite-field solo home run over the left-field fence in High-A Everett’s opener. The 20-year-old outfielder reached base in all four plate appearances, finishing 2 for 2 with a homer, a single, two walks and a stolen base.
The 6-foot-5, 210-pound Montes is MLB Pipeline’s No. 41 overall prospect and Baseball America’s No. 95 overall prospect. Last year, he hit .288/.397/.484 with 21 homers, two triples, 21 doubles and an .881 OPS over 66 games with Low-A Modesto and 51 games with High-A Everett.
Lazaro Montes did not waste any time crushing his first home run of the season! #TridentsUp pic.twitter.com/E5CYsTu6w1
— Mariners Player Development (@MsPlayerDev) April 5, 2025
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SEATTLE, Wash. – There were at least 200 protesters that showed up in Seattle Wednesday night in what speakers called an “emergency protest” in response to the fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis Wednesday.
“We want justice, we want peace, we want justice, we want peace, we want ICE off our streets, we want ice off our streets…” they chanted.
Seattle protesters outside the Federal Building following a fatal shooting by ICE agents in Minneapolis. (FOX 13 Seattle)
After listening to speakers, protesters went on the march and circled the blocks near the Federal Building in Seattle.
Though the protest was organized on short notice, some protesters say they were compelled to come out Wednesday with urgency because they felt what happened in Minneapolis was a bridge too far.
What they’re saying:
“ICE has gone too far. We’ve felt this, we’ve known this for a long time. There have been people protesting,” said Raleigh Watts, protesting the ICE shooting. “We’ve been hearing the news. Today I came out because when I heard, it was my sign that a line has been crossed that I can’t stand anymore. So, I’ve come to say, ‘No ICE, you’ve gone too far’.”
“A lot of people out here are really, really angry, confused and sad, but I think we have what it takes to fight back,” said Sophia Van Beek, protesting the MN ICE shooting. “I’m certain there are going to be actions.”
Sophia says in order to make a difference, protesters need to create an actionable political program.
Seattle protest on fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis
Members of law enforcement were in the area and helped to block off the streets during the protest and march. There were no clashes during this protest and it wrapped up at around 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
“I am proud of all the hundreds of people who have turned out tonight at the federal building in Seattle. I’m proud of the people who are in Tacoma that are protesting at the ice detention center and in Minneapolis and in cities across the country. This is not okay for ICE to kill somebody,” said Watts.
What’s next:
Some people at Wednesday’s demonstration said they were planning to organize more protests in the coming weeks.
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SEATTLE — Seattle activists are rallying to demand justice on Wednesday following the fatal shooting of a woman by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent in Minneapolis.
The Seattle Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression (SAARPR) and Seattle Against War (SAW) have organized an emergency press conference to protest the incident.
The event is scheduled for 6 p.m. Wednesday at the Henry M. Jackson Federal Building in Seattle.
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The shooting occurred on Wednesday morning at the corner of 34th and Portland Avenue in Minneapolis. According to preliminary information, Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara said, the woman was sitting in her vehicle blocking the roadway when a federal law enforcement officer approached on foot. When the vehicle began to drive away, at least two shots were fired, and the vehicle crashed on the side of the road.
In response, emergency protests have erupted in Minneapolis and are expected to continue through Jan. 11.
The Seattle groups are joining the Legalization 4 All Network in calling for an immediate end to ICE raids and mass deportations.
They are also demanding justice and accountability for the woman who was killed, including the release of the name of the ICE agent involved and the names of all agents participating in such operations.
This is a developing story; check back for updates.
This month’s West Seattle Art Walk on Thursday will feature a type of art that’s not often seen during the monthly event – quilt art! We received the photos and announcement this afternoon from Jill Boone:
The Contemporary QuiltArt Association is featured at Windermere in the Junction this Thursday for the Art Walk. We are doing a big inventory reduction sale and handmade, creative fiber art pieces will be available in a huge price range. We will have handmade cards for $5/ each and matted art that are 5×7 and 12 x 12 pieces from $10 to $200. In addition, four of our member artists will have their art quilts for sale and they are stunning! We hope people will come shop and also stop in to talk with some of our members about CQA, as we are a vibrant and welcoming group of artists – beginners to world renowned!
Windermere is at 4526 California SW; this show is set for 5-8 pm Thursday (January 8). See the full list/map of this month’s Art Walk venues by going here!
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