Good morning friends! It was a pretty wild day around the league yesterday with a pair of blockbuster trades. Let’s get you caught up on that and more...
In Mariners news...
- Adam Jude and Ryan Divish at The Seattle Times provided even more insight into the Luis Castillo trade discussions, reporting that the Mariners are specifically targeting first baseman Christian Walker via free agency and second baseman Nico Hoerner via trade, but “can’t” acquire those players until they shed some salary.
Around the league...
- The Cubs and Astros sealed a blockbuster trade that sends outfielder Kyle Tucker to Chicago for third baseman Isaac Paredes, right-hander Hayden Wesneski, and prospect Cam Smith.