The Mariners have initiated trade activity by acquiring first baseman Josh Naylor from the Diamondbacks and are looking to bolster their roster further. General Manager Jerry Dipoto has emphasized the need for a high-leverage reliever to improve the bullpen despite having top-performing arms. Currently, the Seattle bullpen ranks 12th for ERA and 17th for FIP in the majors. Options for potential trades include rental relievers such as Ryan Helsley, Danny Coulombe, or Raisel Iglesias, alongside the potential addition of Eugenio Suarez to enhance the offense.
The Mariners kicked off deadline season by trading for Diamondbacks first baseman Josh Naylor, and continue to seek further roster improvement and a high-leverage reliever.
General Manager Jerry Dipoto emphasized the importance of enhancing the bullpen, despite having a strong back-end duo, to address the overall performance of the relief corps.
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