In a wild twist nobody saw coming, the Seattle Mariners, who entered the 2025 season desperate for answers at first base, suddenly find themselves in a good spot. The short-term problem is solved with the addition of Josh Naylor, whose bat has immediately bolstered Seattle’s playoff hopes.
And now, a new wrinkle from the East Coast could put a former Mariners target back on their radar — and at a bargain, no less.
Triston Casas, once rumored to be part of a blockbuster trade proposal for Luis Castillo, could quietly be on the market. According to Chris Cotillo of MassLive, the Boston Red Sox were “especially intrigued” by Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Yandy Díaz ahead of Thursday's trade deadline due to his team control beyond 2025.