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Yonder Alonso traded to Mariners in intradivision swap

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The Oakland Athletics have traded first baseman Yonder Alonso to the Seattle Mariners for minor league outfielder Boog Powell.

The team announced the trade Sunday afternoon.

Alonso, 30, is having a breakthrough power season while playing on a one-year contract, batting .266 with a career-high 22 home runs and 49 RBIs. His previous career high for homers in a single season was nine in 2012 with the San Diego Padres.

He has seen a power dip since the All-Star break, with only two home runs and a slugging percentage that has dropped to .