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Victor Robles Appears Headed for Short-Sided Platoon Role
Seattle Mariners outfielder Victor Robles is expected to be in a short-sided platoon role between right field and designated hitter in 2026 after the team signed Rob Refsnyder to a one-year, $6.25 million deal in December, according to Adam Jude of The Seattle Times. "But as a baseline, I would expect to see Luke and Dom against righties, and Vic and Rob against lefties," general manager Justin Hollander said. Dominic Canzone and Luke Raley, who hit left-handed, will most likely play in right field and at DH against right-handed pitchers. Robles has hit .264/.350/.365 with a .714 OPS and 101 wRC+ against lefties while slashing .240/.306/.369 with a .674 OPS and 84 wRC+ against righties. The 28-year-old had a breakout season in Seattle in 2024 after coming over from Washington, but he played in only 32 regular-season games in 2025 due to a dislocated left shoulder. Robles' speed is the only thing you can really bank on, but in a limited role, he'll have limited fantasy appeal in 2026.
Source: The Seattle Times - Adam Jude
Source: The Seattle Times - Adam Jude
