Feb 28, 2021; Mesa, Arizona, USA; Oakland Athletics pitcher Daulton Jefferies (66) throws in the first inning during a spring training game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Hohokam Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-USA TODAY Sports
Although the Oakland A’s hold a playoff spot, they are in trouble. The Seattle Mariners have pulled to within 1.5 games of the Wild Card, and are on the search for anything that can improve their roster. Seattle general manager Jerry Dipoto has not been shy about making any trade possible if he feels it will improve the roster for the long haul or to make the team more competitive.