Mariners trade for Two splashy potential start today before the July 30 MLB trade deadline
Mariners trade for Two splashy potential start today before the July 30 MLB trade deadline
Based on how the Seattle Mariners’ offense has performed to this point in 2024, it seems clear they need to make a splash before the July 30 MLB trade deadline to make the most of a big opportunity this season has presented the American League West leaders.
The name that has seemed to fit that bill the most is Mets first baseman Pete Alonso, but that was before New York reeled off an 11-2 stretch to get back to .500 and into the thick of the wild card picture in the National League.
“As much as I would love Pete Alonso as a fit for the Mariners,” MLB Network insider Jon Morosi said, “I don’t see (the Mets) trading him as long as they continue on this trajectory.”
Alright, so we’re taking Alonso off the table for now. Then which players are on slumping teams that would fit a similar “big game hunting” label for the Mariners’ lineup? Morosi identified a couple Thursday during his weekly conversation with Seattle Sports’ Wyman and Bob, and they’re pretty interesting targets indeed.
Could Seattle know Bo?
First up, the Toronto Blue Jays. The most prevalent name from the current American League East cellar-dwellars to come up in trade rumors for the Mariners is first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr., but it’s another second-generation star who might make more sense in Seattle: shortstop Bo Bichette.
