Mariners Trade a Day: Fixing a Leake in a Division Rival’s Staff

The Seattle Mariners are pushing hard to move veteran pitcher Mike Leake and the good news is there should be some level of interest from 6-10 teams around the league.

One such team doesn’t immediately jump to mind as one looking for starting pitching, but the Mariners will likely engage them either way. The Houston Astros may be a fit for Mike Leake, a statement that would be laughed at 2 months ago.

But a lot can change in a short period of time. Justin Verlander and Gerrit Cole have been great and Wade Miley has been more than adequate. But Brad Peacock is on the IL with shoulder inflammation, Collin McHugh has been dreadful and Top prospect Corbin Martin may be headed for Tommy John…