In Mariners news…
- Mike Petriello at MLB.com explores the data behind second baseman Jorge Polanco’s resurgent 2025 season with the Mariners.
- The Mariners are reportedly engaged in multiple trade conversations to add a proven hitter to their lineup.
Around the league…
- Shortstop Ha-Seong Kim is returning to the Atlanta Braves on a one-year/$20 million deal.
- The Minnesota Twins have signed free agent first baseman Josh Bell to a one-year/$7 million deal.
- All-star outfielder Adolis Garcia has signed a one-year/$10 million deal with the Philadelphia Phillies.
- The Washington Nationals and Boston Red Sox have agreed to a pitching prospect swap that sent RHP Luis Perales to the Nationals in exchange for LHP Jake Bennett.
- The New York Yankees are reportedly open-minded towards a potential trade involving infielder Jazz Chisholm Jr.
- RHP Yu Darvish is focused on rehabbing his elbow and uncertain about returning to pitching.
- Top Japanese pitching prospect Genei Sato is planning to transfer to a US school to become MLB Draft eligible in 2027.
Becca’s picks…
- A huge congrats to the UW men’s soccer team on securing their first ever NCAA title last night!
