SEATTLE, Wash. — Mariners General Manager Jerry Dipoto announced today that the Mariners have acquired left-handed pitcher Justus Sheffield, right-handed pitcher Erik Swanson and centerfielder Dom Thompson-Williams from the New York Yankees in exchange for left-handed pitcher James Paxton.
“To add three dynamic athletes who are entering the prime of their respective careers, while also maintaining six seasons of club control for each, is very exciting,” Dipoto said. “Justus Sheffield has an unquestionable prospect pedigree. With a combination of high-end velocity to go along with an advanced slider and a developing changeup, we think Justus has a chance to pitch at the upper portion of our rotation soon.