Both in search of an upgrade, the Mariners and Nationals struck a deal on Saturday, sending left-handed reliever Jose A. Ferrer to Seattle in exchange for MLB Pipeline’s No. 42 prospect , catcher Harry Ford (who becomes their No. 2 prospect), and Minor League right-hander Isaac Lyon.

Signings & Trades

The Mariners had identified bullpen help as a top priority heading into the Winter Meetings, which begin Monday in Orlando, Fla. The decision to seek said upgrade via trade rather than the open market won't come as much of a surprise, and the 25-year-old Ferrer will be under team control through at least the 2029 season.

On the other side of the deal, the acquisition of Ford is likely an indication of the Nationals' outlook on current starting catcher Keibert Ruiz , who is entering

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