Celesten keeps raking in '26, homers for 3rd straight game

“On-fire” may not even be enough to describe Felnin Celesten right now.

The Mariners’ No. 7 prospect and MLB's No. 97 overall, Celesten homered in a third consecutive game on Tuesday, aiding a 5-2 win for High-A Everett over Eugene at PK Park. Celesten went 3-for-5 overall, his fourth game with three hits this year.

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Celesten began his day with a two-out single in the top of the first inning, scorching a sinking liner to shortstop that squeaked away from the defense. He drove in his first of two RBIs in the third, pulling an automatic double to left field. A switch-hitting shortstop, each of Celesten’s first two hits came from the right side of the plate.

The 20-year-old then flashed a few more of his tools in the ninth inning. Turning around to hit lefty, Celesten launched a two-out solo home run to provide some insurance for Everett. He sent a 1-0 pitch high and deep over the left-field wall, traveling a projected 448 feet.

Celesten’s performance only continued an excellent 2026 thus far, as he leads the Northwest League in batting average (.316) and OPS (.924). Tuesday also marked his 10th homer of the season, making him and teammate Jonny Farmelo (SEA No. 6, MLB No. 70) the only members of the Northwest League with double-digit homers and 15-plus stolen bases.