We asked, and you answered! The Mariners' faithful came through with some fantastic takes on which starters have been turning heads this season. Let's break down the top responses with our trademarked Hot Take Ranking System.

Coming in at number three, we have a tie between George Kirby and Randy Arozarena. Both are key players who had somewhat down seasons in 2025 but are off to strong starts in 2026. Randy leads the team in fWAR, with Kirby right behind him. Kirby's HR/9 rate and BABIP are back in line with his stellar 2022-2024 form, making him the team's most reliable starter right now—especially with Woo's recent inconsistency and Gilbert's slider struggles. As for Randy, aside from the occasional defensive or baserunning hiccup, he's been quietly dependable at the plate. He's walking more, striking out less, and posting his highest wRC+ (130) since joining the Mariners. Oh, and he's been making some highlight-reel catches, too.

Your second-place pick is Emerson Hancock, and what a blessing he's been. With Bryce Miller out indefinitely, Hancock stepped into the rotation and has been dealing like a dad three beers deep mowing down eight-year-olds in a wiffleball game. He's racking up strikeouts with movement that seemed impossible from him before. The poetic part? He got "Felix'd" for the first time on Randy Johnson's number retirement night—throwing 14 strikeouts and earning a no-decision. Hancock has officially arrived as a Mariners starter. Welcome to the party, pal.

And the top spot goes to... I need to fill out an apology form for Yung Cole. Based on what I saw from him last season, this turnaround has been nothing short of remarkable. The hive mind has spoken, and Cole's resurgence is the story of the spring.