Late Sunday night, the Seattle Mariners and Los Angeles Dodgers finalized a one-for-one pitcher trade as both clubs continue shaping their rosters ahead of next month’s Rule 5 Draft.

On Sunday, Jim Callis and Jonathan Mayo of MLB.com chose the "toughest Rule 5 decision" for every team this year, and for the Mariners, they picked right-handed pitcher Michael Morales, who ranks as the No. 18 prospect in the Seattle system right now.

"Félix Hernández appears on the National Baseball Hall of Fame ballot for the second time in 2026. In his first year of eligibility, he earned a promising 20.6% of the votes. #FélixHOF," the caption read.

The Hot Stove is simmering in Seattle. Shortly after sources told MLB.com on Sunday night that the Mariners were bringing back Josh Naylor on a five-year free-agent contract, the club announced a separate transaction,

The Seattle Mariners could be in danger of losing their All-Star second baseman, as a surprising NL Central team has been predicted as a top landing spot. Here’s what the latest rumors and projections mean for Seattle’s offseason plans.

The season might have ended in disappointment, but it doesn't take away from how good this Seattle Mariners team is as evidenced by the All-MLB honors list.