2 players the Seattle Mariners should keep and 2 they should trade

Dominic Canzone has run out of time as the Mariners need a proven bat

While I have been very harsh about Polanco and the leash that the Mariners have extended him, I am ready to cut bait with Canzone and his inability to hit major league pitching. I was pretty bullish on Canzone coming into 2024, even predicting that he could cover the production from the departed, Jarred Kelenic.

That just hasn't happened for the 26-year-old, who is slashing .211/.289/.394 with just seven home runs. His 28% strikeout rate is quite a bit higher than his career minor league average and the lack of consistent contact and power is concerning. At this point, the Mariners need to move on from the lefty and get someone in the lineup that they feel confident about what they're getting on a daily basis.

Canzone was never a top prospect, but he has dominated every level of the minor leagues, and another team might be interested in taking a shot at him figuring it out. I could see a team like the Reds, Rays or White Sox taking that flier. Canzone could be one of a few pieces that comprise a package of both young talented prospects and unproven but skillful major league ready players. If the Mariners are aggressive at the deadline, and they should be, I would think a lot of teams would be interested in Canzone and he is definitely someone the Mariners should be looking to move in the right deal.