Mariners consider Tarik Skubal trade due to rotation needs
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 4:48 PM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
The Seattle Mariners are reportedly exploring a trade for Tarik Skubal to bolster their rotation, which currently consists of six right-handed pitchers. The Mariners are said to require a left-handed starter to effectively combat a trend of left-handed hitters performing well this season. Adding Skubal could enhance their postseason capability, addressing a potential weakness as they aim for a World Series run this summer. The team is focused on improving its starting pitching depth despite their strong current rotation.
- •Mariners have six right-handed starters in their rotation.
- •Left-handed hitters are achieving high performance this season.
- •Skubal would break up the all-righty rotation.
- •Trade would aim to strengthen postseason competitiveness.
- 4:48 PMYahoo Sports — Mariners would make sense for Tarik Skubal trade for simple left-handed reason
"The Mariners are a sensible landing spot for Tarik Skubal for a very simple reason.
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