Jurrangelo

Cijntje

No word yet on the exact financial terms, but the deal is done, according to a team statement. The 21-year-old switch-pitcher out of Mississippi State, who was selected 15th overall by Seattle, is one of the more unique prospects to enter the fantasy landscape in some time and he’s going to be a popular pickup in dynasty leagues going forward if he comes close to reaching his lofty ceiling. It’s an excellent landing spot since the Mariners have shown a propensity to expedite their top pitching prospect’s timelines and have been extremely successful at developing impact arms.

Yep, a switch-pitcher. Cijntje made 16 starts for the Bulldogs in 2024 with a 3.67 ERA and 113/30 K/BB over his 90 2/3 innings. Those numbers aren’t spectacular, but the 21-year-old is considered one of the most athletic pitchers in the class who offers more upside than your typical collegiate arm. As a right-hander he throws his heater up to 98 mph with an above-average slider, while he shows that same breaking-ball as a southpaw and typically sits in the low 90s. There’s some talk that Cijntje may just move to right-handed pitching full-time, but either way, the chance to miss bats as a starter makes him worth consideration in dynasty leagues.