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In Mariners news…
- ICYMI: The Mariners have acquired All-Star infielder Brendan Donovan in a three-team trade with the St. Louis Cardinals and Tampa Bay Rays. Top prospects Jurrangelo Cijntje and Tai Peete have been sent to the Cardinals, in addition to a 2026 Comp B draft pick from both the Mariners and Rays, and third baseman Ben Williamson is headed to Tampa Bay.
- Adam Jude at The Seattle Times explains the Mariners’ plan for both the right field and DH positions this season.
Around the league…
- Philadelphia Phillies top outfield prospect Justin Crawford recently worked through weeks of defensive drills with three-time Gold Glove winner Eric Davis.
- The Chicago White Sox are adding a unique feature to their clubhouse for new signing Munetaka Murakami.
- Michael Rosen at FanGraphs details the intricacies of catcher blocking statistics.
- Los Angeles Dodgers closer Edwin Diaz has committed to playing for Puerto Rico in the World Baseball Classic, despite his unfortunate injury at the tournament in 2023.
- Outfielder Avisail Garcia has announced his retirement after 13 MLB seasons.
