Bold (and early) Super Bowl predictions; Mariners acquire All-Star infielder Jorge Polanco

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THE SEATTLE MARINERS

The Mariners needed offensive pop. The Twins had a logjam. The result? Former All-Star Jorge Polanco is heading to Seattle, and four players are heading to Minnesota in the latest MLB trade. Here are the details:

Mariners get: INF Jorge PolancoTwins get: SP Anthony DeSclafani, RP Justin Topa, prospects OF Gabriel Gonzalez and RHP Darren Bowen, cash

Polanco, 30, had his breakout All-Star campaign in 2019, but the switch hitter has been steady otherwise, too, notes Mike Axisa.

Axisa: “He has posted at least a 110 OPS+ in the last five 162-game seasons, meaning he has been at least 10% better than league average once adjusted for ballpark and other factors. … For the Mariners, the trade gives them the middle of the order bat they sorely need. Polanco is versatile enough to step in at second…


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Author : Zachary Pereles

Publish date : 2024-01-30 14:02:22

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