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Mariners acquire Taylor Ward from Orioles ahead of trade deadline

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Last updated Aug 3, 2026

Mariners acquire Taylor Ward from Orioles ahead of trade deadline

Summary

The Seattle Mariners have made a significant move, acquiring veteran outfielder Taylor Ward from the Baltimore Orioles just hours before the August 3 trade deadline. In return, the Orioles received three minor-league right-handers: Alex Hoppe, Harrison Kreiling, and Brock Moore. Ward, 32, has had a solid season with a.246 batting average and an OPS+ of 110, providing the Mariners with a much-needed boost in offense as they strive to improve their position in the tight AL West race. Ward is in the final year of his contract, and this trade indicates a potentially soft sell-off for the Orioles, who are struggling to compete this season.

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Status Watch

•Ward has a career WAR of 12.5 over parts of nine MLB seasons.
•Seattle is looking to improve a batting average that ranks in the bottom half of the league.
•Ward's high walk rate has him in the 98th percentile among MLB hitters.
•Baltimore is signaling a soft sell-off after a disappointing 2025 campaign.
•Ward will join the Mariners as they aim for a wild-card spot.

Latest Updates

6:52 PMYahoo Sports — Taylor Ward trade grades: Did Mariners get what they needed?
4:28 PMCBS MLB — Taylor Ward traded to Mariners: Seattle picks up big bat from Orioles amid tight AL West race

What they're saying

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The Seattle Mariners got an infusion of offense, while the Baltimore Orioles signaled they may be going into sell mode at the MLB trade deadline.
— Yahoo Sports