Seattle Mariners Shift Focus to Opening Day
After some drama on the international stage, the Seattle Mariners are looking ahead to Opening Day.
Outfielder Randy Arozarena expressed on Saturday that he has reached out to teammate Cal Lowry to apologize for a harsh outburst aimed at the catcher during the recent World Baseball Classic.
In a statement shared by the team, Arozarena, a two-time All-Star, emphasized that there is no lingering resentment among “brothers and teammates.”
“With Opening Day just around the corner, it’s important to stay focused,” Arozarena noted. “Cal and I discussed it and I apologized for my outburst. Regardless of what happened at the WBC, we’re still brothers and teammates.”
The incident that stirred controversy occurred on March 9 during Team USA’s 5-3 victory over Mexico in the tournament.
Lowry notably declined to shake hands with Arozarena as he approached the plate, unlike the warm reception Mexico’s star outfielder received from U.S. catcher Will Smith.
Despite feeling disrespected by his long-time teammates, Arozarena, who has played with them since 2024 and contributed to the Mariners’ first ALCS appearance since 2001, reacted passionately, launching a four-letter tirade in Spanish aimed at journalist Luis Gilbert.
Lowry played down the altercation, insisting it was resolved quickly and that it was “no big deal at all.”
To clarify any doubts, the reigning MLB home run champion reiterated on Saturday that he and Arozarena are both prepared to move past the incident.
“We talked it over, and it was all good,” Lowry stated, according to MLB.com. “Randy knows I care about him; he’s like a brother. It’s behind us now, and we’re both happy to be here together.”
Lowry also shared how nice it felt to reunite with the team after the WBC, expressing relief that, while it was a great experience, he was glad to return to familiar faces.
Mariners captain Dan Wilson praised the team’s solidarity and remarked that Arozarena’s apology was unsurprising, emphasizing the club’s collective goal. “I think we’re all prepared to get back to Seattle and kick off the season,” Wilson added.
The defending AL West champions are set to begin their season at home against the Guardians this Thursday.
Randy Arozarena discusses his angry comments about Cal Raleigh following the WBC.
Seattle Mariners Shift Focus to Opening Day
After some drama on the international stage, the Seattle Mariners are looking ahead to Opening Day.
Outfielder Randy Arozarena expressed on Saturday that he has reached out to teammate Cal Lowry to apologize for a harsh outburst aimed at the catcher during the recent World Baseball Classic.
In a statement shared by the team, Arozarena, a two-time All-Star, emphasized that there is no lingering resentment among “brothers and teammates.”
“With Opening Day just around the corner, it’s important to stay focused,” Arozarena noted. “Cal and I discussed it and I apologized for my outburst. Regardless of what happened at the WBC, we’re still brothers and teammates.”
The incident that stirred controversy occurred on March 9 during Team USA’s 5-3 victory over Mexico in the tournament.
Lowry notably declined to shake hands with Arozarena as he approached the plate, unlike the warm reception Mexico’s star outfielder received from U.S. catcher Will Smith.
Despite feeling disrespected by his long-time teammates, Arozarena, who has played with them since 2024 and contributed to the Mariners’ first ALCS appearance since 2001, reacted passionately, launching a four-letter tirade in Spanish aimed at journalist Luis Gilbert.
Lowry played down the altercation, insisting it was resolved quickly and that it was “no big deal at all.”
To clarify any doubts, the reigning MLB home run champion reiterated on Saturday that he and Arozarena are both prepared to move past the incident.
“We talked it over, and it was all good,” Lowry stated, according to MLB.com. “Randy knows I care about him; he’s like a brother. It’s behind us now, and we’re both happy to be here together.”
Lowry also shared how nice it felt to reunite with the team after the WBC, expressing relief that, while it was a great experience, he was glad to return to familiar faces.
Mariners captain Dan Wilson praised the team’s solidarity and remarked that Arozarena’s apology was unsurprising, emphasizing the club’s collective goal. “I think we’re all prepared to get back to Seattle and kick off the season,” Wilson added.
The defending AL West champions are set to begin their season at home against the Guardians this Thursday.
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