The Seattle Mariners continued to retool their roster in 2018, making one last change in the outgoing year. According to reports, the Mariners have agreed to terms with left-handed Japanese hurler Yusei Kikuchi on a four-year deal. Due to this agreement, the Mariners will also have to pay a release fee to the Seibu Lions, Kikuchi’s former club. Financial details of the deal are … [Read more...] about Report: Yusei Kikuchi Agrees to Terms With Seattle Mariners
Mariners Struggling to Find Right Castillo Deal
The Seattle Mariners entered the offseason with clear needs to address. Yet another whiff at second base has left them looking for almost an entirely new infield. First baseman Justin Turner and third baseman Josh Rojas left for free agency. As time goes on, Seattle realizes that upgrading their abundance of needs with financial constraints is an impossible task. With the … [Read more...] about Mariners Struggling to Find Right Castillo Deal
5 Potential First Base Upgrades for the Mariners
The Seattle Mariners haven’t had a “true” first baseman in a long time. Someone who hits for a decent average with exceptional power numbers is a rarity in the Pacific Northwest. The last Mariners first baseman to hit over 30 home runs in a season was Russell Branyan in 2009. Nowadays, this archetype does not want to make the journey to Seattle. With the longer plane rides, the … [Read more...] about 5 Potential First Base Upgrades for the Mariners
Mariners Could Pursue Power-Hitting First Baseman in Proposed Trade
Trade rumors are intensifying around Cleveland Guardians first baseman Josh Naylor. Jon Morosi from MLB Network reported that Naylor “has been mentioned in trade talks” between the Guardians and the Seattle Mariners. The Mariners are one of the few teams actively seeking an upgrade at first base. At 27 years old, Naylor is entering the final year of team control and could … [Read more...] about Mariners Could Pursue Power-Hitting First Baseman in Proposed Trade
Mariners Add Depth to Bullpen, Sign Former All-Star Pitcher
According to multiple reports, the Seattle Mariners and Drew Pomeranz are in agreement on a minor league deal, reports Aram Leighton of Just Baseball. The deal includes an invite to spring training. Pomeranz, 36, battled a rough couple of years, not seeing major league action since 2021 due to injury. Since his All-Star days, Pomeranz has bounced from the rotation to the … [Read more...] about Mariners Add Depth to Bullpen, Sign Former All-Star Pitcher