"The Mariners are still hoping to make at least one more notable splash between now and Opening Day, but Ryan Divish of the Seattle Times suggests that they're reluctant to deal anyone from their big league roster to make it happen. Divish writes that the M's are willing to move top pitching prospect Jurrangelo Cijntje in a package for Cardinals infielder Brendan Donovan but are less inclined to trade anyone from the big league roster to get him."
"It's a fairly similar approach to the one taken by Dipoto, Hollander & Co. last offseason. In the winter of 2024-25, the Mariners pursued multiple big-ticket trade items but found many clubs with players available in trade were seeking young big leaguers - not the top prospects that proliferate the top of a stacked Seattle farm system. There are more pure rebuilding clubs this winter, at least on paper,"
The Mariners aim for at least one more notable addition before Opening Day while avoiding trades that move established major-league starters. The team is open to packaging top pitching prospect Jurrangelo Cijntje for Cardinals infielder Brendan Donovan but resists dealing from the current big-league roster. Front office leaders have been adamant about protecting rotation pieces. Other clubs are often seeking MLB-ready pitchers or young big leaguers rather than top prospects. Seattle's farm system contains high-end talent but the depth behind the top rotation starters is relatively thin following injuries and limited depth options.
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