The Seattle Mariners have lost their lead in the American League West due to a faltering offense, but they’ve made a move to address this issue. Early this morning (or late last evening, depending on your time zone), they struck a deal with the Tampa Bay Rays to acquire outfielder Randy Arozarena. In return, they sent prospects outfielder Aidan Smith, right-handed pitcher Brody Hopkins, and a player to be named later to the Rays.
Trade By The Numbers
OF – Randy Arozarena
Arozarena has played the last five seasons with the Rays, appearing in 568 games. He has a batting average of .255 and an OPS of .786, accumulating 113 doubles, nine triples, 85 home runs, 289 RBIs, 321 runs scored, 94 stolen bases, and 233 walks. This season, over 100 games, he has a .211 batting average and a .712 OPS, with 19 doubles, 15 home runs, 37 RBIs, 45 runs scored, 16 stolen bases, and 45 walks. Arozarena was the Rookie of the Year in 2021 and an All-Star in 2023. His addition will significantly bolster the Mariners.
OF – Aidan Smith
Smith was selected by the Mariners in the fourth round of the 2023 MLB Draft. Last season, he played in rookie ball and with Single-A Modesto, appearing in 22 games and batting .208 with a .683 OPS. His stats included two doubles, three triples, one home run, eight RBIs, 18 runs scored, six stolen bases, and ten walks. This season, still with Modesto, Smith has played in 77 games, hitting .284 with a .872 OPS. He has accumulated 26 doubles, one triple, nine home runs, 42 RBIs, 63 runs scored, 28 stolen bases, and 52 walks.
RHP – Brody Hopkins
Hopkins was selected by the Mariners in the sixth round of the 2023 MLB Draft. In his debut season with the team, he has been pitching for Single-A Modesto. Over 18 starts, he has compiled a 4-3 record with a 2.90 ERA, a 1.22 WHIP, a 4.3 BB/9, and a 10.2 K/9 across 83.2 innings.
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