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The Seattle Mariners are trying to bolster their 2026 MLB title chances by trading for Washington Nationals pitcher Jose A. Ferrer.
Ferrer is now headed up to Seattle in exchange for Nationals pitcher Isaac Lyon and catcher prospect Harry Ford, per MLB Network.
The move shows an aggressiveness from Seattle to add to its bullpen and a willingness from Washington to further embrace its rebuild. Who won this trade between a World Series contender and a franchise in repair?
Let’s break the deal down real quick and determine who wins between these two MLB teams on different sides of the competitive spectrum.
Seattle grade
We love the Mariners not getting complacent with its bullpen, even if giving up Ford is a big move for the Mariners. Ferrer, a decent reliever, can strengthen the backend pitching for Seattle and keep them in 2026 World Series talks. Sure, you never love giving away one of your best prospects, but having Ferrer should at least be a solid win for a win-now Mariners outfit.
Grade: B+
Washington grade
The Nationals are not near contending, and getting Ford back is a really nice return for a franchise that needs young players who can grow into stars. Lyon gives them a new arm, and Ford gives them a potential starting catcher for the future. We really like this for Washington.
Grade: A