Mariners acquire former All-Star in trade with Twins
Aug 14, 2013; St. Petersburg, FL, USA; Seattle Mariners hat in the dugout against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
The Minnesota Twins had been shopping former All-Star Jorge Polanco over the offseason, and they have found a taker.
The Seattle Mariners on Monday acquired Polanco in a trade with the Twins. Seattle is sending four players to Minnesota in return for the 2019 All-Star.
Polanco initially signed with the Twins as a 16-year-old and made it to the majors in 2014. His first full season came when he played 133 games in 2017. Though he began his MLB career as a shortstop, Polanco switched to second base in 2021. He has also played third base and served as a designated hitter on occasion. For his career, Polanco has batted .269 with a .780 OPS.
MLB starting pitcher Anthony DeSclafani and relief pitcher Justin Topa are headed to the Twins in the trade. Prospects outfielder Gabriel Gonzalez and pitcher Darren Bowen are also headed to the AL Central.
MLB righties Anthony DeSclafani and Justin Topa along with prospects OF Gabriel Gonzalez and RHP Darren Bowen is the four player return for Polanco, per sources. Believe cash is also involved. https://t.co/GQDKtwaogh
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Polanco is set to make $10.5 million this season and has a $12 million option for 2025. DeSclafani, whom the Mariners acquired when they sent Robbie Ray to San Francisco, is making $12 million this season.
The acquisitions of Polanco and Mitch Haniger show the Mariners are trying to add some pop to their lineup for 2024.
