Mariners Reunite with Haniger in Trade with Giants

Seattle Beefs Up Outfield with Former Star

Mariners Acquire Haniger and Pitcher in Friday Deal

The Seattle Mariners made a splash on Friday, acquiring outfielder Mitch Haniger from the San Francisco Giants in a trade that also sent pitcher to the Mariners. The move reunites Haniger with the Mariners, who he played for from 2017 to 2021 before being traded to the Giants in 2022.

The Mariners also beefed up their outfield on Friday with another trade, acquiring outfielder from the . The moves give the Mariners a solid outfield with Haniger, , and Julio Rodriguez. Haniger is a three-time Gold Glove winner and has been a consistent performer at the plate.

The Giants acquired 2021 Cy Young winner Robbie Ray from the Mariners in the deal, which was first reported by ESPN's Jeff Passan. Ray was traded to Seattle from Toronto in 2021 and had a solid season for the Mariners, finishing with a 3.71 ERA and 248 strikeouts in 193 innings pitched.

The trade was a financial win for the Mariners, who got rid of Ray's large contract and acquired a younger and cheaper player in Haniger. The Giants, meanwhile, get a proven winner in Ray, who they hope can help them get back to the playoffs after a disappointing 2022 season.