Most Seattle Mariners fans fondly remember the impact Victor Robles had almost as soon as he arrived in the Pacific Northwest two years ago, as he provided a valuable leadoff bat and a rocket for an arm from the outfield in what ended up being his best season since 2019.
Last season saw Robles come crashing back down to earth — quite literally — as a he dislocated his left shoulder on a tough diving catch into the foul territory netting in early April and didn't return to action until late on in the season. Even this was impacted by having to serve a suspension after throwing a bat at a pitcher during his rehab assignment, and his subsequent impact was minimal.