Mariners Moose Tracks, 12/30/24: Luis Castillo, Josh Bell, and Matt Mervis
Signings, trade updates, and more from around baseball.
In Mariners news...
- The team at MLBTradeRumors looks for a match in a Luis Castillo trade.
- Adam Jude at The Seattle Times additionally analyzes who is left for the Mariners to upgrade their infield, including trade possibilities and internal options.
Around the league...
- Veteran first baseman Josh Bell and the Washington Nationals have agreed to a one-year/$6 million deal.
- The Miami Marlins have acquired first baseman Matt Mervis and cash considerations from the Chicago Cubs in exchange for utility player Vidal Brujan.
- After signing free agent Corbin Burnes on Saturday, the Arizona Diamondbacks are continuing to draw trade interest in their starting pitching group but are not looking to pursue any trades currently.
- The Los Angeles Dodgers are expected to discuss a contract extension with longtime manager Dave Roberts, whose current contract is set to expire after the 2025 season.