With the MLB trade deadline just two days away, the Seattle Mariners are expected to be one of the more active teams in baseball. After coming within one win of the World Series by reaching Game 7 of the ALCS last season, expectations were sky-high entering 2026. Instead, Seattle has struggled to find consistency and now sits third in the AL West with a record below .500 as the calendar turns to August.
As a result, the Mariners appear willing to make significant changes to their roster, and while most of the trade speculation has centered around veteran pitchers like Luis Castillo and Emerson Hancock, a surprising new name has entered the conversation.
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According to MLB insider Jeff Passan, several teams have contacted the Mariners to inquire about right-hander George Kirby.
The report is somewhat unexpected considering Kirby has been viewed as one of the cornerstones of Seattle's rotation since breaking into the majors. Still, when a talented young starter becomes even remotely available, rival clubs are always going to make the call.
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As a result, the Mariners appear willing to make significant changes to their roster, and while most of the trade speculation has centered around veteran pitchers like Luis Castillo and Emerson Hancock, a surprising new name has entered the conversation.
MORE: One player every MLB team will trade at the 2026 trade deadline
According to MLB insider Jeff Passan, several teams have contacted the Mariners to inquire about right-hander George Kirby.
The report is somewhat unexpected considering Kirby has been viewed as one of the cornerstones of Seattle's rotation since breaking into the majors. Still, when a talented young starter becomes even remotely available, rival clubs are always going to make the call.
#kirby #deadline #teams #series
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