PT TODAY: The early off-season returns
Dec 5 2018
The early off-season transaction leaders are ... why the Seattle Mariners, of course.
Player additions: Jay Bruce, Mallex Smith, Omar Narváez, Anthony Swarzak ... and Justus Sheffield, Jarred Kelenic, Justin Dunn, Erik Swanson (all prospects, among some less-relevant others).
Player losses: James Paxton, Robinson Canó, Edwin Díaz, Mike Zunino, Alex Colomé, Guillermo Heredia
The Mariners have not only made their 2019 intentions official, but their rebuild has ramped to warp speed [Ed.—the Segura/J.P. Crawford deal was not yet finalized as of this writing and will be covered in a future column]. The biggest loss on the SEA position side is Cano, who leaves the AL for NYM. His departure also reopens second base for Dee Gordon who...
Almost!
You’re just a few clicks away from accessing this feature and hundreds more throughout the year that have a singular goal in mind: Winning your league. Subscribe to BaseballHQ.com here!
Already a subscriber? Sign in here
More From PT Today
Shane Baz slots into the Baltimore rotation; the Rays, Pirates and Astros swing a three-way deal, a couple big signings in San Diego, and more.
Dec 22 2025 9:06am
Dec 22 2025 9:06am
Ha-Seong Kim's bet on himself pays off and he takes over SS for the Braves. Plus new homes for Adolis García, Adrian Houser, Josh Bell and more.
Dec 17 2025 8:44am
Dec 17 2025 8:44am
Kenley Jansen signs with the Tigers, as more closer dominoes fall in the free agent market. Plus updates on Texas catchers, Polanco and May free agent deals, and more.
Dec 15 2025 8:25am
Dec 15 2025 8:25am
Prized FA Pete Alonso signs, and both Baltimore and New York re-shuffle playing time expectations at first base. Plus relievers Mark Leiter Jr. and Robert Suarez find new bullpen homes.
Dec 12 2025 9:06am
Dec 12 2025 9:06am
Edwin Díaz joins the Dodgers, shores up saves expectations for both LA and NYM. Plus Schwarber re-signs, the WSH/SEA trade breakdown, and more from the Winter Meetings.
Dec 10 2025 9:04am
Dec 10 2025 9:04am
