The Mariners had already scored a run prior to their first hit, though.

The Cactus League season is officially underway for the Mariners, who opened their Spring Training slate of exhibitions on Friday afternoon with a 5-2 loss to the Padres. With that in mind, here are three things to watch in the early weeks now that games have begun.

Two appeared to be a theme for Machado and the Padres. In his second at-bat Machado again hit the first pitch he saw. The ball was struck well, but landed in the glove of Mariners

The newest member to the Mariners’ Spring Training clubhouse is also probably the largest. Veteran slugger Rowdy Tellez \-\- all of 6-foot-4 and 270 pounds -- arrived on Friday morning after passing h

The Mariners signed first baseman Rowdy Tellez on Friday. The former Pirates platoon slugger will compete for a roster spot at spring training.

The Mariners are in agreement with Rowdy Tellez on a minor league deal with an invite to MLB camp, reports Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Tellez is represented by Primo Sports Group. It’s a rebound opportunity for the 29-year-old first baseman.