SEATTLE (AP) The Seattle Mariners agreed to amass left-handed reliever Caleb Ferguson from the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday, giving their bullpen one other arm as they make a playoff push, an individual acquainted with the deal instructed The Related Press on Wednesday.
The individual, who spoke on situation of anonymity as a result of the commerce had not been introduced, mentioned the Pirates will obtain right-handed pitching prospect Jeter Martinez from the Mariners.
The 29-year-old Ferguson is 2-2 with a 3.74 ERA in 43 1/3 innings this season and joins a Mariners bullpen that ranks seventh within the majors with in ERA at 3.74. Ferguson is making $3 million this 12 months and is eligible without cost company after subsequent season.
Seattle entered Wednesday in place for the third and ultimate American League wild-card spot.
The 19-year-old Martinez has a 6.18 ERA in 16 begins for Class A Modesto. A local of Mexico, he was rated because the Mariners’ No. 13 general prospect.
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