Montero likely will not remain with the organization if he does not make the Seattle roster as he is out of minor-league options, the Tacoma News Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Montero is competing with Dae-Ho Lee and Gaby Sanchez for the right-handed platoon at first base with Adam Lind. Montero likely wouldn't clear waivers if he is released, ending his time in the organization. He seems to be the fallback option if Lee struggles in spring training. Montero's strikeout rate (27.4 percent last season) and walk rate (3.4 percent) are at odds with the general manager Jerry DiPoto's focus of controlling the strike zone. If Lee can show the plate discipline he had in Japan (18.7 K%, 10.6 BB%), he could have the upper hand.

Montero will compete with Dae-ho Lee, Gaby Sanchez, and Stefen Romero for one of the Mariners' final Opening Day roster spots this spring, the Tacoma News Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Lee and Montero seem to be the best fits as right-handed hitting platoon partners at first base for Adam Lind. Both players are limited to first base defensively, and Montero is now out of minor league options while Lee has a late-March opt-out clause in his contract after signing a minor league deal with the Mariners this offseason. Montero posted a career-high .967 OPS in 98 games at Triple-A last season (.355/.398/.569, 18 homers, 85 RBI), but he failed to carry that success over to his time in the big leagues. Now 26 years old, his time to contribute in Seattle may be running out, as there's still a good chance he'd be scooped up on waivers if the Mariners don't keep him on the 25-man roster in April.

Montero is not in the lineup Friday against the Angels.

EDGE Analysis

Montero will be sidelined for the third straight game, as the Mariners draw another right-handed pitcher in Garrett Richards. Logan Morrison will get the start at first base in his place and bat seventh.

Montero is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Royals.

EDGE Analysis

Montero owns a .987 OPS in eight games this month, but he will be held out Thursday with the Mariners using a lineup primarily made up of left-handed hitters against Royals starter Johnny Cueto.

Montero is out of Wednesday's lineup against the Royals.

EDGE Analysis

Montero appears to be falling out of favor in terms of the everyday role at first base. He's now out of the lineup for the fifth time in eight games, with Mark Trumbo moving in from right field to make the start. While Montero will likely remain in the mix at the position, he shouldn't be considered an everyday player at this point.

Montero went 1-for-3 with a three-run homer in a 3-1 win over the Angels on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

The young catcher turned first baseman hadn't been playing much coming into the week, but he has now played six times in the last nine days. The numbers are still lacking though, as he sits with a .217 average with four home runs in 92 at-bats this season. The Venezuelan has been in and out of the majors throughout his career, and it wouldn't be surprising to see him back in the minors at the beginning of next season.

Montero remains out of the lineup Monday against the Angels.

EDGE Analysis

Montero is sitting for the second consecutive game as Logan Morrison takes over duties as first base, although Montero still seems to be the favorite moving forward for the remainder of the season.

Montero is out of the lineup Sunday against the Rockies, Ryan Divish of the Seattle Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Montero has been seeing more frequent at-bats during his second stint with the Mariners following last week's recall. He's gone 4-for-13 with a homer and three RBI while starting four of the previous five games. Though Logan Morrison will pick up the start at first base Sunday, look for Montero to see the majority of the playing time at the position over the final few weeks of the season.

Montero went 1-for-2 with a solo homer in Saturday's 7-2 win over the Rockies.

EDGE Analysis

Montero's numbers over the past few seasons aren't pretty, as his brief flashes of power haven't amounted to an OPS over .647. Now a full-time first baseman, Montero remains buried in Seattle's depth chart. Even in daily formats and deep leagues, Montero's a risky play.

Montero was recalled from Triple-A Tacoma on Tuesday, Ryan Divish of the Seattle Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Montero has not had much luck at the major league level this season, batting only .200 with 22 strikeouts in 25 games for the Mariners. He's fared much better at Triple-A, where held an impressive .355 average and .96 OPS in 98 games for Tacoma. With the Triple-A season now over, he'll likely remain with the Mariners through the end of the month.