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Montes' Power Surge and the Mariners' Crossroads | Seattle Mariners News
Lazaro Montes is crushing it—literally—this June, blasting 12 homers and swatting .400 with a jaw-dropping 1.199 OPS to win Minor League Hitter of the Month. His power’s always been there, but now he’s making adjustments, reaching base in 21 of 25 games and even improving his splits by hitting more at home. Yet, with a strikeout rate over 30%, the Mariners face a tough choice: push him to Triple-A for faster MLB exposure or keep him in Double-A to refine his approach against elite pitching. The decision could shape his path to the majors—and whether he’s ready to handle the pressure of the…
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