Trade Deadline: Mariners Seeking Right-Handed Bat, Open to Trading Hancock
Key Questions
What are the Mariners seeking at the trade deadline?
The Seattle Mariners are actively looking to add a right-handed bat to address their struggles against left-handed pitchers. They are open to trading from their pitching surplus to acquire this offensive help as the deadline approaches.
Which pitchers could the Mariners trade?
Emerson Hancock is reportedly available in trades despite his breakout season. Luis Castillo has also been mentioned in trade rumors surrounding the team.
Why trade Emerson Hancock given his recent performance?
The Mariners have a surplus of pitchers and need to prioritize adding a right-handed bat. Trading Hancock could help address their offensive needs before the deadline.
Mariners are actively looking to add a right-handed bat to address struggles vs lefties. They are reportedly willing to trade Emerson Hancock from their pitching surplus, despite his breakout season. Luis Castillo also in trade rumors. Deadline approaching.