Mariners make key trades as deadline discussions unfold
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 3:01 AM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
At T-Mobile Park in Seattle, Mariners president of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto addressed the media following the team's active trade deadline. Seattle recently traded veteran starting pitcher Luis Castillo to the Chicago White Sox and acquired outfielder Taylor Ward from the Baltimore Orioles. Dipoto confirmed that Ward, who has a.413 OBP against left-handers this season, will transition to an everyday player for the Mariners. Despite interest in adding another reliever, no further trades materialized as the team found it challenging to improve on their current roster. The Mariners entered their game against the Detroit Tigers placed third in the American League West, 2.5 games out of first place.
- •Jerry Dipoto discusses the team's recent trade deadline moves.
- •Mariners acquire outfielder Taylor Ward and trade Luis Castillo.
- •Ward will become an everyday player after some recalibration.
- •No further trades were executed despite attempts to add another reliever.
- •Mariners are currently third in the American League West.
- 3:01 AMThe Seattle Times — What Jerry Dipoto said about Mariners' moves, rumors and more - The Seattle Times
- 1:46 AMYahoo Sports — Top Seattle Mariners Executive Discusses Trade Deadline
"Mariners president Jerry Dipoto spoke for the first time since the trade deadline passed. Here's what he said about the team's deals, George Kirby rumors, Kade Anderson's future and more.
"President of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto spoke about the team's deadline, including several more trade attempts that didn't come to fruition.
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External links- The Seattle TimesAug 5, 2026, 3:01 AMWhat Jerry Dipoto said about Mariners' moves, rumors and more - The Seattle Times
Mariners president Jerry Dipoto spoke for the first time since the trade deadline passed. Here's what he said about the team's deals, George Kirby rumors, Kade Anderson's future and more.
- Yahoo SportsAug 5, 2026, 1:46 AMTop Seattle Mariners Executive Discusses Trade Deadline
President of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto spoke about the team's deadline, including several more trade attempts that didn't come to fruition.
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