Mariners discuss trading All-Star pitcher George Kirby amid playoff push
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 5:20 PM
Last updated Aug 1, 2026
The Seattle Mariners are reportedly engaged in trade discussions regarding All-Star right-hander George Kirby. With a 3.98 ERA over 20 starts, Kirby has attracted interest from multiple teams ahead of the Aug. 3 trade deadline. The Mariners, currently 3.0 games back in the AL Wild Card race with a 53-58 record, are exploring ways to improve their roster. This move aligns with previous trade talks involving other pitchers such as Luis Castillo and Emerson Hancock, but Kirby has emerged as a more viable option for potential relocation this summer.
- •Kirby has an 8-9 record this season with a 3.98 ERA.
- •Mariners are 3.0 games behind in the AL Wild Card race.
- •Trade deadline is approaching on Aug. 3.
- •Mariners previously considered trades involving Castillo and Hancock.
- 5:20 PMYahoo Sports — Mariners rumored to be in trade talks about parting with 3.98 ERA All-Star righty
"Mariners rumored to be in trade talks about parting with 3.98 ERA All-Star righty
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