Mariners Targeting Bullpen Upgrade and Right-Handed Bat Before Deadline
Seattle is shopping for relief pitching and a right-handed hitter despite sitting at 42-43, still within striking distance of the AL West lead.
The Mariners fell to 42-43 after a loss to the Guardians but remain just a half-game out of the AL West lead. Beat reporter Adam Jude of the Seattle Times reports the club is already working the trade market for a right-handed hitter and a proven reliever. Seattle is reportedly considering building a 'super pen' of relief pitching. The team's deadline-buyer posture is unchanged following their ALCS Game 7 appearance last season.
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