40 in 40: The final piece to Taylor Trammell’s puzzle

Photo by Cole Burston/Getty ImagesThe jigsaw puzzle of Taylor Trammell’s career with the Mariners originated in 2020, and has been in the process of completion ever since. After its initial removal from the box, the puzzle was strewn across the table for years, with pieces slowly being put together over time. There are now only a few final pieces missing, and Trammell holds them in his hands. It is up to him when and how to complete his puzzle, and only then will he prove how beautiful of a picture it can create when it is finished.

Trammell was drafted by the Cincinnati Reds as a top prospect in 2016. His first few years in the minor leagues were consistent and productive, and were…