Mariners Moose Tracks, 2/4/25: Jorge Polanco, Carlos Carrasco, and Alex Faedo
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Catch up on a busy day in baseball!
In Mariners news...
- During his media availability yesterday, Mariners president of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto provided a unique outlook on the team’s disappointing offseason. He also discussed trade rumors surrounding starting pitching.
- By singing infielder Jorge Polanco, the Mariners are condemning themselves to competence, writes Michael Rosen at FanGraphs.
- The Mariners have acquired RHP Casey Legumina from the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for cash considerations. LHP Jhonathan Diaz has been DFA’d in a corresponding move.
- Outfielder Cade Marlowe has been DFA’d as the corresponding move to open a roster spot for infielder Jorge Polanco.
Around the league...
- MLB umpire Pat Hoberg has been fired by the league for sharing legal sports betting accounts with a friend who bet on baseball, and intentionally deleting messages that were part of the investigation.
- The New York Yankees have agreed to a minor league deal with veteran RHP Carlos Carrasco.
- The Tampa Bay Rays have acquired RHP Alex Faedo from the Detroit Tigers in exchange for minor league catcher Enderson Delgado and cash considerations.
- Former Mariner Sam Haggerty has signed a minor league deal with the Texas Rangers, and will join big league Spring Training as a non-roster invitee.
- Here is everything you need to know about the World Baseball Classic Qualifiers starting on February 21st.