3 Colorado Rockies the Mariners should target at the trade deadline

2B Brendan Rodgers - .268/.312/.393

Especially for a player whose home ballpark is Coors Field, the numbers of Rodgers don't really jump off the page. In fact, he's got a 92 OPS+, below-average production when accounting for ballpark factors. So why is he on the list? First, Seattle could use any help at second base they can get, even if it's close to the league average. Second, he may be in the midst of a resurgence. Since June 1st, he's hit to the tune of a .771 OPS, a big jump from the .660 OPS he had up until that point. The best part of his batting profile is his hard-hit rate, something that has helped him maintain a decent average despite a low average launch angle.

Is Rodgers going to single-handedly carry the Mariners past the powerhouse Astros? No, but he could add stability and a little bit of on-base ability to a team that has struggled with both of those characteristics. Furthermore, he's likely not very expensive.

Rodgers will be heading into his final year of arbitration in 2025 before hitting the market as a free agent in 2026.