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The Seattle Mariners have made a big splash to improve their outfield.
According to The Athletic's Daniel Kramer, the Mariners have acquired outfielder Taylor Ward from the Baltimore Orioles in exchange for Alex Hoppe, Brock Moore, and Harrison Kreiling.
Ward was one of the top trade candidate outfielders in the trade market. He was connected to several teams leading up to the trade deadline because of it. However, the Mariners have now won the sweepstakes, and they will be hoping that he can help carry them to a playoff spot.
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With the Mariners needing help in their outfield, it makes sense that they have made this trade for Ward. He has the potential to be a strong addition to their lineup.
In 111 games this season with the Orioles before this trade, Ward recorded seven home runs, 30 RBI, and a .246 batting average. This is after he set career highs with 36 home runs and 103 RBI during the 2025 season with the Los Angeles Angels. If he can regain this form when it comes to his power, he will be a very good addition to the Mariners' roster.
Ward also hit at least 23 home runs three times from 2022 to 2025, so he certainly has the potential to bounce back. It will be intriguing to see how much of an impact he can make with the Mariners from here.
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