SEATTLE (AP) – The slumping Seattle Mariners have acquired Mark Trumbo from the Arizona Diamondbacks as part of a six-player trade in the hopes of boosting their struggling offense.
The two teams announced the trade on Wednesday after each had finished off day games. The Mariners lost 3-1 to the Yankees, while the Diamondbacks beat Atlanta 9-8.
Seattle landed Trumbo and left-handed pitcher Vidal Nuno in exchange for backup catcher Wellington Castillo, right-handed pitcher Dominic Leone and minor league prospects Gabby Guerrero and Jack Reinheimer.
Trumbo is hitting .259 with nine home runs and 23 RBIs in 46 games for the Diamondbacks. He’s played mostly in right field with 40 of his 46 games coming at that position. His acquisition should allow Seattle the opportunity to use Nelson Cruz at designated hitter more and help balance the Mariners’ left-handed heavy batting order.
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