MLB Trade Rumors

The Mariners announced that they have acquired infielder/outfielder Samad Taylor from the Royals in exchange for a player to be named later or cash considerations. Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reported earlier that the two sides were working on a small deal so that Kansas City could open up a roster spot for Adam Frazier, whose deal is now official. Taylor, 25, was able to make his … [Read more...] about Mariners Acquire Samad Taylor From Royals

8:03 pm: The teams have announced the trade. 7:14pm: Minor league pitcher Darren Bowen is the final player involved, reports Kiley McDaniel of ESPN (on X). There’s also an unreported amount of cash changing hands. Seattle is sending some cash to cover part of the DeSclafani contract, Rosenthal tweets. 7:12pm: Recently-acquired righty Anthony DeSclafani is also going back to the … [Read more...] about Mariners Acquire Jorge Polanco

The Mariners have signed utiltyman Cole Tucker to a minor league deal, USA Today’s Bob Nightengale reports (X link).  The contract contains an invitation to Seattle’s big league Spring Training camp. Tucker also signed a minors deal with the Rockies last winter, though it didn’t lead to much time in the majors.  His contract wasn’t selected to the active roster until August, … [Read more...] about Mariners Sign Cole Tucker To Minors Contract

The Mariners have begun discussing a trade for right-hander Dylan Cease with the White Sox, according to USA Today’s Bob Nightengale. Nightengale suggests that the White Sox are seeking a package centered around one of Bryce Miller or Bryan Woo, Seattle’s pair of cost-controlled righty starters. There’s no indications that a deal is particularly close or even likely, with … [Read more...] about Mariners Interested In Dylan Cease

The latest episode of the MLB Trade Rumors Podcast is now live on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your podcasts! Make sure you subscribe as well! You can also use the player at this link to listen, if you don’t use Spotify or Apple for podcasts. This week, host Darragh McDonald is joined by Anthony Franco of MLB Trade Rumors to discuss… The RSN model for MLB … [Read more...] about MLBTR Podcast: The Broadcasting Landscape, Josh Hader and the Relief Market