Seattle's Jurrangelo Cijntje Named to MLB All-Star Futures Game

Jurrangelo Cijntje, a 22-year-old switch-pitcher from the Netherlands and a first-round draft pick of the Seattle Mariners, has been selected to play in the 2025 MLB All-Star Futures Game in Atlanta. Currently pitching for the High-A Everett AquaSox, Cijntje has a 4-4 record with a 4.88 ERA and is notable for his rare ability to pitch with both arms, holding batters to a .165 average right-handed and a .360 average left-handed. His selection places him among 17 former first-round picks in the Futures Game, which features top prospects from across MLB, including players from the Dominican Republic, Venezuela, Canada, and other countries. Cijntje is one of three Mariners prospects chosen, tying the team with the Detroit Tigers for the most selections. The American League team will be managed by former All-Star Marquis Grissom, whose son is also participating, while the National League team will be led by Braves legend Chipper Jones. Cijntje's participation in the Futures Game marks an important step in his professional career and highlights Curaçao's continuing tradition of producing elite baseball talent.