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Mariners move on from struggling veterans Rob Refsnyder, Mitch Garver

Per Ryan Divish, the Mariners are expected to move on from two veterans post-trade deadline: off-season acquisition Rob Refsnyder, and backup catcher Mitch Garver. C Jhonny Pereda is reportedly being called up to fill Garver’s spot. It’s been a difficult tenure for both Refsnyder and Garver for the Mariners. Refsnyder was signed this off-season in […]

Mariners Release Mitch Garver, Rob Refsnyder

The Mariners have released catcher Mitch Garver and outfielder Rob Refsnyder, per Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times. Refsnyder will be replaced by Taylor Ward, who was acquired in a trade yesterday. Catcher Jhonny Pereda will be recalled to replace Garver. Ted Schwerzler of minnesotasportsfan.com previously reported that Garver and Refsnyder would be bumped off […]

Seattle Mariners Announce Release of 4-Year Boston Red Sox Player

The Seattle Mariners announced they have released a pair of players on Tuesday afternoon. One of those players is longtime Boston Red Sox utility player Rob Refsnyder. Along with Refsnyder, Mitch Gaver has also been let go by the Mariners. Rob Refsnyder, 35, played with the Boston Red Sox for four seasons before joining the […] The post Seattle Mariners Announce Release of 4-Year Boston Red Sox Player appeared first on HEAVY .

Series Preview: Mariners (55-58) vs. Tigers (54-58)

Bobbing back from the trade deadline, mostly unscathed (positively and negatively), the Mariners take on the Tigers for a three-game, midweek set at home. Think of it as a buffer, a practice round, a get-right, momentum-builder before the Rays arrive. The practice of declawing a cat has been deemed so cruel that in many countries […]

Farm Fortnight: Trades reduce ranks in White Sox farm system, but here comes Roch Cholowsky

Chris Getz made it through the trade deadline without trading any top prospects , but his farm system -- and the Minor Keys, and Farm Fortnight -- will look a little bit thinner after the four deals the White Sox made over the last 48 hours. You won't have Boston Smith's gaudy numbers inviting curiosity and optimism anymore, as the Sox traded him to Seattle for Luis Castillo . Using Gabe Davis and Mason Adams in packages for Huascar Brazobán and Brenton Doyle , respectively, remove a couple ...

Seattle Mariners Minor League Roundup – Week Nineteen

Tacoma Rainiers It was another brutal week for Tacoma, dropping five of six to a strong River Cats squad at home. Despite the early success from Lazaro Montes and Michael Arroyo, it’s been tough sledding for this Tacoma Roster all year, really falling short on the mound on a nightly basis. The stretch run is […]

Mariners trade for balance over substance at deadline

The Mariners didn’t get better at the trade deadline, but they did get different, and that makes them better. The Mariners made two deals this week. They traded Luis Castillo to the White Sox for Seranthony Domínguez, Nolan Jones, cash, and a prospect that I liked but who doesn’t factor into 2026. They also traded […]

Mariners News: Taylor Ward, Adley Rutschman, and Luke Raley

Wait what the hell? The day I signed up to cover links turns out to be the day after the trade deadline? They should really announce the date of the trade deadline in advance to avoid this kind of problem. It was a busy day around the league, though a number of rumored names stayed […]

Tigers head to Seattle to take on Mariners on Tuesday

The Detroit Tigers got a breather after sweeping the Athletics in Sacramento last weekend, pulling them to within four games of .500. Along the way, the trade deadline happened, with Tarik Skubal and Casey Mize being shipped out to help restock the farm. Next up for the Motor City Kitties on their nine-game West Coast […]

Grading the Seattle Mariners Trade Deadline

With the 2026 MLB trade deadline having come and gone, the Mariners find themselves in the midst of a heated playoff race in need of a major roster shakeup. Always active on the trade front, Jerry Dipoto, Justin Hollander, and the rest of the Seattle front office spun a pair of deals to improve their […]

Taylor Ward trade grades for Mariners, Orioles

It was unclear if the Baltimore Orioles would operate as trade deadline sellers or buyers coming into the MLB trade deadline. The team is in fourth place in the American League East, but they aren’t far off from a Wild Card spot. There are those out there who believe in the team’s young core, which […] The post Taylor Ward trade grades for Mariners, Orioles appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Mariners Not Planning To Trade Arozarena, Could Still Move A Starter

The Mariners added a big right-handed bat to their corner outfield with this morning’s deal to land Taylor Ward from Baltimore. That’s apparently not going to be a precursor to a trade of their own impending free agent left fielder. Adam Jude of The Seattle Times reports that the M’s are not planning to trade Randy […]

Mariners Acquire Taylor Ward From Orioles

In a quest for more offense, the Seattle Mariners acquired outfielder Taylor Ward from the Baltimore Orioles Monday, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan. A true rental, Ward is having something of a power outage this season. However, he’s matched his 2025 wRC+ with the Los Angeles Angels. That’s due to his .383 on-base percentage carrying […] The post Mariners Acquire Taylor Ward From Orioles appeared first on Just Baseball .

A memorable Max Muncy home run at Dodger Stadium

LOS ANGELES — Max Muncy homered once during the Dodgers’ homestand last week, and his home run last Tuesday against the Seattle Mariners tied Eric Karros for most regular season home runs in Dodger Stadium history. Muncy and Karros each hit 130 regular season homers at Chavez Ravine, but if you factor in postseason home […]

Rangers trade Josh Smith to Toronto

The Texas Rangers are trading infielder Josh Smith and pitcher Josh Stephan to the Toronto Blue Jays for lefthanded reliever Adam Macko, per multiple reports. Macko, 25, was a 7th round pick of the Mariners in 2019, and was sent to the Jays after the 2022 season, along with Erik Swanson, in the Teoscar Hernandez […]

Orioles Ship Taylor Ward To Mariners For 3 Pitchers

The Mariners acquired Orioles outfielder Taylor Ward in exchange for three righthanded pitchers: Brock Moore, Alex Hoppe and Harrison Kreiling. The post Orioles Ship Taylor Ward To Mariners For 3 Pitchers appeared first on College Baseball, MLB Draft, Prospects - Baseball America .

Mariners To Acquire Taylor Ward

The Mariners are reportedly acquiring outfielder Taylor Ward from the Orioles. In exchange, the O’s receive right-handers Alex Hoppe, Brock Moore and Harrison Kreiling. It’s 40-man neutral for both clubs, as Ward and Hoppe have roster spots but Moore and Kreiling do not. Ward, 32, has been a middle-of-the-order power hitter for most of his […]

Mariners rumors: Will George Kirby, Emerson Hancock be traded at deadline after Luis Castillo?

The Seattle Mariners may not be done making headlines before the MLB trade deadline. After already trading veteran starter Luis Castillo and acquiring outfielder Taylor Ward, Seattle appears to be walking a fine line between buying for the present and reshaping its roster for the future. According to The Athletic, the Mariners are still listening […] The post Mariners rumors: Will George Kirby, Emerson Hancock be traded at deadline after Luis Castillo? appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Mariners acquire OF Taylor Ward for Alex Hoppe and two minor league arms

The Seattle Mariners have reportedly acquired veteran OF Taylor Ward from the Baltimore Orioles, per multiple reports. In exchange, Seattle is sending reliever RHP Alex Hoppe, as well as prospects RHPs Brock Moore and Harrison Kreiling. The 32 year old Ward is under contract just through the remainder of the 2026 season. Seattle has desperately […]

Orioles trade Taylor Ward to Mariners for 3 right-handed pitchers

The Orioles traded outfielder Taylor Ward to the Seattle Mariners ahead of Monday’s 6 p.m. trade deadline. In return, the Orioles are receiving right-handed pitchers Alex Hoppe, Brock Moore and Harrison Kreiling. Ward, who was obtained by the Orioles last November in exchange for starting pitcher Grayson Rodriguez, hit .246 with a .730 OPS, 7 […]

Mariners snag Taylor Ward in Orioles trade

As rumors had surrounded the Seattle Mariners regarding the trade deadline on Monday evening, the team has made a deal to acquire one of the top bats in the market. While it remains to be seen what else the Mariners do at the trade deadline, the ball club does add a quality player to the […] The post Mariners snag Taylor Ward in Orioles trade appeared first on ClutchPoints .