Photos: Mariners spring training Feb. 24, 2021

Feb. 24, 2021 at 5:35 pm Updated Feb. 24, 2021 at 8:08 pm

Evan White does defensive drills Wednesday at camp. The Seattle Mariners held Spring Training February 23, 2021 In Peoria, AZ. (Dean Rutz / The Seattle Times)

James Paxton returns to the Mariners this season. The Seattle Mariners held Spring Training February 23, 2021 In Peoria, AZ. (Dean Rutz / The Seattle Times)

Kyle Lewis does defensive drills in the outfield Wednesday. The Seattle Mariners held Spring Training February 23, 2021 In Peoria, AZ. (Dean Rutz / The Seattle Times)

Mariners General Manager Jerry Dipoto takes in practice Wednesday in Peoria. The Seattle Mariners held Spring Training February 23, 2021 In Peoria, AZ. (Dean Rutz / The Seattle Times)

Mariners position players perform conditioning sprints Wednesday in camp. The Seattle Mariners held Spring Training February 23, 2021 In Peoria, AZ. (Dean Rutz / The Seattle Times)

Mitch Haniger does defensive drills Wednesday at Spring Training. The Seattle Mariners held Spring Training February 23, 2021 In Peoria, AZ. (Dean Rutz / The Seattle Times)

Kyle Seager waits his turn in the batting cage Wednesday. The Seattle Mariners held Spring Training February 23, 2021 In Peoria, AZ. (Dean Rutz / The Seattle Times)

J.P. Crawford fields grounders during camp Wednesday. The Seattle Mariners held Spring Training February 23, 2021 In Peoria, AZ. (Dean Rutz / The Seattle Times)

The Seattle Mariners held Spring Training February 23, 2021 In Peoria, AZ. (Dean Rutz / The Seattle Times)

Julio Rodriguez heads to the outfield for defensive drills Wednesday. The Seattle Mariners held Spring Training February 23, 2021 In Peoria, AZ. (Dean Rutz / The Seattle Times)

Jarred Kelenic does defensive drills in the outfield Wednesday. The Seattle Mariners held Spring Training February 23, 2021 In Peoria, AZ. (Dean Rutz / The Seattle Times)

Jordan Cowan (left) works out with position players Wednesday. The Seattle Mariners held Spring Training February 23, 2021 In Peoria, AZ. (Dean Rutz / The Seattle Times)

Team executive John Stanton takes in practice Wednesday in Peoria. The Seattle Mariners held Spring Training February 23, 2021 In Peoria, AZ. (Dean Rutz / The Seattle Times)

Jarred Kelenic takes live pitching Wednesday. The Seattle Mariners held Spring Training February 23, 2021 In Peoria, AZ. (Dean Rutz / The Seattle Times)

Pitcher Will Vest throws to live hitters Wednesday at Spring Training. The Seattle Mariners held Spring Training February 23, 2021 In Peoria, AZ. (Dean Rutz / The Seattle Times)

Catcher Tom Murphy gets ready for his at-bat during Spring Training Wednesday. The Seattle Mariners held Spring Training February 23, 2021 In Peoria, AZ. (Dean Rutz / The Seattle Times)

Jarred Kelenic heads to the batting cage Wednesday. The Seattle Mariners held Spring Training February 23, 2021 In Peoria, AZ.

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Dylan Moore slips on the outfield grass during spring conditioning Wednesday in Peoria. The Seattle Mariners held Spring Training February 23, 2021 In Peoria, AZ. (Dean Rutz / The Seattle Times)

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