Overview

• Seattle acquired left-handed reliever Caleb Ferguson from the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for pitching prospect Jeter Martinez.
• Ferguson, a 29-year-old veteran, has posted a 3.74 ERA with 34 strikeouts across 43.1 innings this season.
• Martinez, a 6-foot-4 right-hander from Mexico, dominated the Dominican Summer League and Arizona Complex League before struggling at Single-A Modesto with a 6.18 ERA and 38 walks in 62.2 innings.
• The Mariners made the trade to reinforce their relief corps as they trail in the AL West and aim for a playoff berth.
• Pittsburgh adds the younger-than-average Martinez to its farm pipeline as it shifts focus toward rebuilding and long-term pitching depth.