Standard MLB Batting Statistics

	Season	Tm	LG	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	CS	HBP	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS
	2026	SEA	AL	16	42	38	5	8	1	0	4	10	4	19	0	0	0	.211	.286	.553	.839
	1 Season	SEA	AL	16	42	38	5	8	1	0	4	10	4	19	0	0	0	.211	.286	.553	.839

*: All Star Season, Rankings AL/NL: Top 5 10 15 20,        Click for Chart.

Advanced MLB Batting Statistics

Season	Tm	LG	PA	TB	LOB	SAC	SF	BABIP	XBH	GIDP	GIDPO	NP	P/PA	K/PA	HR/PA	BB/K	ISO	ROE	WO
2026	SEA	AL	42	21	20	0	0	.267	5	2	6	177	4.214	.452	.095	.211	.342	0	0
1 Season	SEA	AL	42	21	20	0	0	.267	5	2	6	177	4.214	.452	.095	.211	.342	0	0

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Season	Tm	LG	POS	G	GS	INN	TC	PO	A	E	DP	RF	FPCT%
2026	SEA	AL	RF	6	5	39.2	4	4	0	0	0		1.000
2026	SEA	AL	DH	6	4	0.0	0	0	0	0	0		.000
1 Season	SEA	AL	RF	6	5	39.2	4	4	0	0	0		1.000
	SEA	AL	DH	6	4	0.0	0	0	0	0	0		.000

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Scouting Report

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Scouting grades: Hit: 45 | Power: 65 | Run: 35 | Arm: 60 | Field: 45 | Overall: 55

Ranked No. 8 prospect on MLB Pipeline’s Top 50 international prospects list for the 2022 signing class, Montes and his power-hitting profile entered pro ball when he signed with the Mariners for $2.5 million. The pop showed up right away that summer and since, he’s had a habit of earning an in-season promotion each year, hitting some bumps upon initial arrival, then making adjustments when returning to that level to start the following year. Following that pattern since coming stateside in 2023, he reached Double-A in 2025 while hitting a combined 32 homers, tied for third among all Minor League hitters.

A 2025 Futures Game participant, Montes will go as far as his power will carry him. Luckily for the Mariners, that could be a very long way. He has an impressive combination of bat speed and loft geared for damage in the air. There will always be strikeouts in his game, and his K rate did climb to 28.9 percent last year, hurt by that rough entry in his first taste of Double-A. But there’s an approach here, and he draws walks to help offset the swing-and-miss some. 

Montes has worked hard to maintain conditioning and stay as athletic as possible with his huge 6-foot-5 frame, but he’s never going to confuse anyone with a Gold Glover. His strong arm works well in right field, and he racked up 14 assists in 2025, with the hopes he can continue to be adequate there rather than be forced into a future designated hitter role. There’s still plenty of time for him to improve in all facets of the game, playing all of 2026 at age 21.

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Scouting grades: Hit: 50 | Power: 65 | Run: 35 | Arm: 50 | Field: 40 | Overall: 55

Years from now, the Mariners may look at the 2022 international signing period as a seminal point in building a winning lineup. Infielder Michael Arroyo, who signed for $1.375 million that January, took a big step forward last year. Montes was thought to be one of the best hitters in the class and received $2.5 million to join the organization. The Cuban outfielder has followed a pattern since coming to the United States, dominating a level to earn a promotion, and finished the 2024 season as a teenager with High-A Everett.

Montes' loudest tool is still his top-of-the-scale raw power from the left side of the plate, and he's continuing to learn how to get to that pop consistently in games. He has outstanding bat speed with plenty of loft in his swing to drive the ball in the air, and he can regularly register elite-level exit velocities. There is some swing-and-miss to his game and there will always be strikeouts, but he also draws walks (14.4 percent walk rate in 2024) as he's learning to find better pitches to hit. He models his game after and is often compared to fellow Cuban Yordan Alvarez.

It will be Montes' bat that gets him to the big leagues. He's a below-average defender who can't run. He's a 6-foot-5 beast whose best shot is to man an outfield corner, though the risk he ends up getting a lot of at-bats as a designated hitter down the line is very real. For now, he'll attack the organizational ladder at age 20 for all of the 2025 season.

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Scouting grades: Hit: 50 | Power: 65 | Run: 50 | Arm: 50 | Field: 40 | Overall: 55

Heralded with as much hype as any power hitter in the 2021-22 international class, Montes joined the Mariners for $2.5 million as MLB Pipeline's No. 8 prospect among that group. He experienced some initial lumps during his first year in the Dominican Summer League, with a 33.2 percent strikeout rate and high overall whiff rates, but through a deliberate shift in approach, he managed to cut those numbers significantly upon arriving stateside. The clearest hole in his swing is firm stuff at the top of the zone.

With more focus on pitch selection and patience, knowing that he can scare pitchers out of the zone more, Montes cut down the Ks to a 25 percent clip and was an integral part of helping Low-A Modesto win the California League title, thriving in key moments during that playoff run. Nothing stood out more than his raw power, which has legitimate 80-grade potential based on multiple exit velocity readings beyond 110 mph, thanks mostly to swinging at the right pitches. The obvious comparison -- one that he's publicly made himself -- is to fellow Cuba native Yordan Alvarez. Both trained with famed hitting instructor Aldo Marrero as amateurs. 

Montes' glove won't be his calling card, particularly with below-average range. He'll have to prove everybody wrong to stick in the outfield, as his body and hitting profile project designated hitter by the time he reaches the Majors. Multiple scouts have rightfully pointed out how hard it is to overstate how big he is.

Scouting grades: Hit: 50 | Power: 60 | Run: 50 | Arm: 50 | Field: 45 | Overall: 45

Montes joined the Mariners during the 2021-22 international signing period for $2.5 million with as much hype as any power hitter in that year's class, ranked No. 8 by MLB Pipeline among that group. It translated to 10 homers and a whopping .585 slugging percentage in 55 games during last year's Dominican Summer League. 

However, a 33.2% strikeout rate also jumped off the page, as did the high overall whiff rates, so despite that big-time power, he needs to shorten up, especially as he faces better pitching. Montes still had a .422 on-base percentage and walked at a 15.7 percent clip, suggesting that his issues aren't as much rooted in plate discipline, but more on pitch selection -- because when he does make contact, the exit velocities are pushing past 110 mph. The biggest comparison -- and it's a lofty one -- is to fellow Cuba native Yordan Alvarez.

Defensively, Montes was better than what the Mariners expected in the corner outfield, an encouraging sign that he'll have far more value there than if he moves to first base. An area of improvement would be in route running and overall range given that he projects as an average runner. But if Montes sees improved contact and cuts the K's without sacrificing power this summer in the Arizona Complex League, that'll represent a huge step in his trajectory. 

Scouting grades: Hit: 50 | Power: 60 | Run: 50 | Arm: 50 | Field: 50 | Overall: 45

Acquired with much hype as part of the 2021 international signing period in January 2022, Montes inked for $2.5 million, nearly half of Seattle's bonus pool. The Cuba native was listed No. 8 among MLB Pipeline's Top 50 International Prospects rankings for that class, and at 6-foot-5, 205 pounds, he towers over the competition for a 17-year-old.

Though Montes is still years away from contributing in the Majors, the Mariners are incredibly bullish on his potential as an everyday, middle-of-the-order run producer; he draws lofty comparisons to Yordan Alvarez. Montes has more athleticism and will begin his pro career playing center field. It's likely that he moves to a corner as he continues to grow into his body, but he has the tools to stay put. For now, he projects as an average defender with an average arm. Like most prospects his age, Montes is still working on his outfield routes and improving his overall range. He also projects as an average runner.

With such a high monetary commitment to a corner bat -- not exactly the Mariners' typical strategy -- Seattle is willing to be patient in allowing Montes' impactful raw power and above-average athleticism to develop. He'll get his professional career officially underway this summer.

Video scouting report »

Scouting grades: Hit: 50 | Power: 60 | Run: 50 | Arm: 50 | Field: 50 | Overall: 55

Montes has power and tons of athleticism. It's this combination, along with large frame and projectable body, that make him one of the most interesting prospects on the market.

The teen is the perfect example of a prospect that developed quickly and transformed from a one-tool player -- in his case, it was power -- to an all-around talent because of his emerging athleticism. Montes will start in center field and yes, he could eventually move to a corner spot because of his body, but he has all of the tools to stay in the middle of the diamond.

For now, he projects to be an average defender with an average arm. Like most prospects his age, Montes is still working on his outfield routes and improving his overall range. He also projects to be an average runner.

The club that signs him will be banking on his impactful raw power and above-average athleticism. 

Montes trains with Aldo Marrero in Santiago, Dominican Republic. The Mariners are the favorite to sign him.

Awards

TEX Player of the Month

Month	Team
06/2026

TEX Player of the Week

Week	Team
06/07/2026

All-Spring Breakout Second Team

Season	Team
2026

MiLB Awards All-MiLB Prospect Second Team

Season	Team
2025

NWL Post-Season All-Star

Season	Team
2025

NWL Most Valuable Player

Season	Team
2025

NWL Player of the Week

Week	Team
05/04/2025
04/06/2025
08/18/2024

MiLB Awards All-MiLB Prospect First Team

Season	Team
2024

Baseball America Low Class A All-Star

Season	Team
2024

CAL Top MLB Prospect

Season	Team
2024

CAL Post-Season All-Star

Season	Team
2024

CAL Most Valuable Player

Season	Team
2024

CAL Player of the Month

Month	Team
05/2024
08/2023

CAL Player of the Week

Week	Team
05/05/2024
08/20/2023

Baseball America Rookie All-Star

Season	Team
2023

ACL Player of the Week

Week	Team
07/23/2023

DSL Mid-Season All-Star

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2022

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Transactions

Team	Date	Transaction
	09/01/2026	Seattle Mariners selected the contract of RF Lazaro Montes from Tacoma Rainiers.
	07/07/2026	OF Lazaro Montes assigned to Tacoma Rainiers from Arkansas Travelers.
	03/05/2026	RF Lazaro Montes assigned to Seattle Mariners Prospects.
	01/30/2026	Seattle Mariners invited non-roster RF Lazaro Montes to spring training.
	07/18/2025	Arkansas Travelers activated OF Lazaro Montes.
	07/11/2025	American League Futures activated OF Lazaro Montes.
	07/11/2025	Arkansas Travelers placed OF Lazaro Montes on the temporarily inactive list.
	06/24/2025	OF Lazaro Montes assigned to Arkansas Travelers from Everett AquaSox.
	03/06/2025	activated RF Lazaro Montes.
	01/30/2025	Seattle Mariners invited non-roster RF Lazaro Montes to spring training.
	08/27/2024	Everett AquaSox activated OF Lazaro Montes.
	08/20/2024	Everett AquaSox transferred OF Lazaro Montes to the Development List.
	08/20/2024	Everett AquaSox transferred OF Lazaro Montes to the Development List.
	06/25/2024	OF Lazaro Montes assigned to Everett AquaSox from Modesto Nuts.
	03/07/2024	Seattle Mariners Prospects activated OF Lazaro Montes.
	03/03/2024	OF Lazaro Montes assigned to Seattle Mariners.
	08/03/2023	OF Lazaro Montes assigned to Modesto Nuts from ACL Mariners.
	08/03/2023	Modesto Nuts activated OF Lazaro Montes.
	06/05/2023	OF Lazaro Montes assigned to ACL Mariners.
	03/17/2023	OF Lazaro Montes roster status changed by Seattle Mariners.
	03/17/2023	OF Lazaro Montes assigned to Seattle Mariners.
	07/23/2022	OF Lazaro Montes, and assigned to DSL AL All-Stars.
	04/03/2022	OF Lazaro Montes assigned to DSL Mariners.
	01/15/2022	Seattle Mariners signed free agent OF Lazaro Montes to a minor league contract.