The Pittsburgh Pirates are likely going to sell off at least one of their top relievers at this year’s trade deadline. With their eternal need for hitting only growing, and the value of a controllable relief pitcher in this market rising, they could get back a bat with the potential to fill a need in the very near future.
One team reportedly in the market for a high-leverage reliever is the Seattle Mariners. With the M’s farm system full of solid hitting prospects, and the Pirates listening to offers for setup man Dennis Santana, this mock trade would solve both teams’ needs.