The Seattle Mariners acquired Jonathan Aro and Wade Miley from the Boston Red Sox this past December in exchange for Carson Smith and Roenis Elias. Aro was obviously the least notable player involved, but he has a chance to make a significant impact with the M’s in 2016.
Originally signed as an international free agent in 2011, Aro steadily climbed through the Red Sox’s minor league system before making his debut last June. He struggled in his first taste of the big leagues, going 0-1 and posting a 6.