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Mariners top pitching prospect Logan Gilbert will be called up

For the second time this week, one of the Mariners top prospects is expected to be called up on Thursday.

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Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Logan Gilbert throws during a spring training baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels Tuesday, March 10, 2020, in Peoria, Ariz. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

The Mariners will bring up two of their top prospects on Thursday.

Seatte's top pitching prospect Logan Gilbert will get brought up from Tacoma and he will start Thursday against Cleveland.

Jarred Kelenic also got the call. He's considered a top 5 prospect in MLB.

Got the call. See you tomorrow! pic.twitter.com/hxKnsH3yRA
— Seattle Mariners (@Mariners) May 13, 2021

The M's selected Gilbert 14th overall out of Stetson University in the 2018 MLB Draft.

The right-hander started the season with Tacoma. He only made one start with the Rainiers. He threw five innings, giving up one run on four hits and added five strikeouts.

Cleveland is scheduled to start Zach Plesac against the Mariners.