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Seattle Mariners trade pitch sends Bryce Miller to NL contender for $80 million infielder and top-15 prospect

Story byJon ConahanFri, February 20, 2026 at 2:38 AM UTC·1 min readSeattle Mariners trade pitch sends Bryce Miller to NL contender for $80 million infielder and top-15 prospect originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. The Seattle Mariners have built the best pitching staff in baseball, arguably, but questions about their lineup continue to come up. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementIf the Mariners swing it as well as they can, they’ll have a chance to win a World Series, but it’d be much likelier if they go out and make a move to get better. Sports Illustrated’s Thomas Carelli thinks a trade could put them over the top, and it’s tough to argue with. Mariners Get: Jake Cronenworth, Top-15 ProspectPadres Get: Bryce Miller“What the Mariners possess in their filled-out rotation, they lack in bottom-end hitting. This World Series team will still be good, but they can be even better.

Seattle Mariners trade pitch sends Bryce Miller to NL contender for $80 million infielder and top-15 prospect

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Key Highlights

  • Simply put, they need more hitting depth while their pitching is expendable, especially with their No.
  • 5 pitcher,” he wrote. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementSeattle’s rotation has been the reason for its recent play, giving the team the flexibility to make a move.
  • That depth could allow the front office to move a back-end starter in exchange for an offensive player who could help them. Miller is really good, but in this Mariners rotation, it isn’t like he can’t be replaced.
  • Adding another reliable hitter would also take the pressure off some of the hitters in the lineup now. From a roster-construction standpoint, moving one pitcher to get Cronenworth and a top-15 prospect would be a great deal, though there would be worries about Miller becoming the ace of another team in the future. More MLB news:Boston Red Sox trade idea sends Brayan Bello to AL contender for 27-year-old two-time All-StarBoston Red Sox trade proposal moves on from Jarren Duran and also lands a much needed third basemanPhiladelphia Phillies trade pitch answers outfield question by landing recent All-Star Game MVPNew York Yankees trade proposal moves Cam Schlittler, George Lombard Jr, and Spencer Jones for generational award winnerNew York Yankees fans will love Aaron Judge’s slight shot at Brian CashmanNew York Yankees urged to pair Aaron Judge with Bryce Harper for World Baseball Classic reason.
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