Mariners could part ways with young hurler in unpopular trade idea
The Seattle Mariners have one of Major League Baseball's best pitching staffs. However, a lackluster offense essentially cancels it out.
They missed the postseason after finishing with a record of 85-77. This offseason, they are going to need a bat if they want to return to the postseason for the first time since 2022.
Zachary D. Rymer proposed an unpopular trade idea, saying that if Seattle wants to get a bat, they should trade right-hander Bryce Miller.
"According to Adam Jude of the Seattle Times, the team is 'open to anything with trade scenarios.' If that includes choosing Miller as the arm to be sacrificed for a bat, then so bet it," Rymer wrote. "As a 26-year-old with club control through 2029, he's a rarely valuable piece in the abstract."
There are plenty of teams that could use a cost-controlled young arm. Seattle may not want to trade Miller, but it might have to be done in order for them to get the bat they need.
Miller is a valuable commodity, and he had a solid 2024 season. The right-hander went 12-8 in 31 starts with a 2.94 ERA. He also pitched 180 1/3 innings, struck out 171 batters and posted a 0.98 WHIP.
He brings swing-and-miss capability to teams looking for it in their rotations, and he could be the piece it takes the Mariners to move in order to acquire their bat.
It will be interesting to see how Seattle goes about adding offense this offseason.
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