As we’re all awaiting official word on the heavily-speculated Robinson Canó/Edwin Díaz deal with the Mets, Jerry Dipoto and co. have swung a completely separate deal that benefits them both offensively and financially. In a trade with the Chicago White Sox, Seattle is sending reliever Álex Colomé in exchange for offense-first catcher Omar Narváez.
In 2018, Colomé was acquired in an excellent midseason trade with the Rays that also landed the Mariners Denard Span. Both players were key pieces in maintaining playoff contention throughout the season for Seattle, but both are now going their separate ways in 2019.