Mariners Moose Tracks, 6/14/25: Aaron Civale, Andrew Vaughn, and Forrest Whitley

Ladies and gentlemen, the weekend.

Hello everyone and happy Saturday! Let’s take a look around the league to find out what’s happening.

In Mariners news...

• Leody Taveras cleared waivers and has been outrighted to Tacoma.
• Eric Longenhagen at Fangraphs gave his ranking and complete analysis of the Mariners’ top 29 prospects.
• Mike Petriello checked in on Cal Raleigh’s race to breaking several seasonal home run records, such as the Mariners’ franchise record, the most-ever for a catcher, and more.

Around the league...

• A day after requesting a trade, Aaron Civale got his wish — being dealt to the White Sox (ouch) in exchange for Andrew Vaughn.
• Former top pitching prospect Forrest Whitley was traded by the Astros to the Rays for cash considerations.
• Diamondbacks right-hander Justin Martínez will undergo Tommy John surgery.
• The Missouri state legislature passed a new stadium funding plan for the Kansas City Royals.
• Royals left-hander Cole Ragans is seeking a second opinion on his shoulder injury that recently landed him on the IL.
• Zack Wheeler is an intense presence both on the field and off it, but that’s what has enabled him to be successful as he approaches his late 30s, writes Matt Gelb at The Athletic. ($)
• Something, yet again, is up with the baseball, writes Eno Sarris and Evan Drellich at The Athletic. ($)
• While Luis Torrens seems to have found a team he can thrive on with the Mets, Abraham Toro is living his best life with the Red Sox this season.