Historically, it's risky to draft right-handed high school pitchers at the very top of the MLB Draft. Also historically, the Seattle Mariners have been incredible at drafting and developing pitchers in their farm system. Almost the entire rotation for the team was drafted by the M's and brought through the franchise's farm system.

Naylor, by contrast, is in the midst of another strong season. The left-handed slugger is batting .296/.367/.465 with a 127 OPS+, 11 home runs, 58 RBIs and an impressively balanced 44:40 K:BB ratio across 314 at-bats.

Their biggest trade chip is two-time All-Star closer Ryan Helsley, who hasn't been quite as dominant this year but is still one of the top relievers in Major League Baseball. In The Athletic's latest big board of the Top 40 trade candidates, Helsley was considered a top trade chip, and the Seattle Mariners were listed as a possible fit.

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Two ESPN insiders think the Yankees will have major interest in Eugenio Suárez, who would also be an ideal trade fit for the Seattle Mariners.

Entering play on Wednesday, the Seattle Mariners have 61 percent playoff odds, according to Fangraphs. The M's currently lead the chase for the third and final

The Seattle Mariners may have the right ingredients to partner with the Atlanta Braves for a trade, involving Ronald Acuna Jr.

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Could the Seattle Mariners land first baseman Josh Naylor as part of a blockbuster deal with the Arizona Diamondbacks at the 2025 MLB trade deadline?