This weekend’s sweep at the hands of the Astros notwithstanding, it’s hard to see the Mariners being anything but buyers at the trade deadline. But where to upgrade, and what might that look like? Over the next week or so, we’ll break down some possible candidates for upgrading each of what we’ve identified as major holes for the team, including looking at internal options or what happens if the Mariners opt to stand pat.
We started this series by looking at second base, coming to the conclusion that the high demand for infield help at the trade deadline, combined with the team’s present internal options, suggests the Mariners might be better served looking elsewhere.