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Mariners Acquire Taylor Ward for Lefty Hitters | Seattle Mariners News
Seattle’s big move: they’ve acquired power-hitting righty Taylor Ward from Baltimore in a three-player deal, sending pitchers Alex Hoppe, Brock Moore, and Harrison Kreiling to the O’s. Ward, under contract through 2026, slots in as a lefty-masher with elite patience at the plate — drawing walks at a league-leading clip while staying disciplined. He’s primed to lead off or fill in off the bench, especially against southpaws, and could reshape the outfield or DH role — even opening up playing time for Donovan at third with Crawford sidelined. The Mariners trade away three arms, including…
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