Report: Mariners acquire OF Raley from Rays for INF Caballero
After putting a deal for Mitch Haniger and Anthony Desclafani earlier Friday, the Seattle Mariners acquired outfielder Luke Raley in a separate commerce with the Tampa Bay Rays for infielder Jose Caballero, in line with ESPN’s Jeff Passan.
Raley, 29, hung out throughout all three outfield spots and first base for Tampa Bay in 2023 whereas posting a .249/.333/.490 slash line with 19 dwelling runs and 14 stolen bases.
The left-handed hitter will now be part of a new-look Mariners outfield that features Haniger and Julio Rodriguez.
Originally drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2016, Raley debuted with the NL membership in 2021 earlier than being dealt to the Rays earlier than the 2022 season.
Caballero, in the meantime, made his MLB debut in 2023, slashing .221/.343/.320 with 4 dwelling runs and 26 stolen bases over 104 video games with Seattle.
The 27-year-old primarily spent his time on the two center infield spot, but in addition appeared at third base and in left area.
