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Scouting Report
Updated May 19, 2026
Lazaro Montes is a top prospect in the Seattle Mariners organization playing Double-A ball for the Arkansas Travelers. In early May 2026, Montes had a historic four-game stretch in Wichita where he launched 6 home runs and drove in 12 runs, including a three-homer game on Saturday with one blast reaching 118 mph exit velocity. He posted a 1.596 OPS for the week and has pushed his season totals significantly. Montes is ranked as the #1 prospect in the Weekly Hot Prospects Report and is considered the premier power threat in the Mariners' system. He was also featured in Pelota Cubana USA's Top 30 Cuban prospects list.
Strengths
- + Historic four-game stretch with 6 home runs in Wichita
- + Exceptional exit velocity (118 mph on one blast)
- + Strong week OPS of 1.596
- + 12 RBIs in four-game stretch
- + Three-homer game performance
- + Ranked #1 in Weekly Hot Prospects Report
- + Premier power threat in Mariners system
- + Overcoming early season Double-A growing pains
- + Featured in top Cuban prospects rankings
Weaknesses
- - Quiet start to season that raised some scout concerns about Double-A adjustment
- - Described as having 'Double-A growing pains' early in season
About
Lazaro Armenteros is a left fielder for the Chicago Cubs.
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