3 sneaky trade options for the Mariners at third base with Matt Chapman off the board

The Mariners have been hesitant to go the trade route this off-season with respect to their starting pitching and top prospects. They could decide to go for it now that Luis Urias is expected to miss time with an injury. There are several possible third base candidates for Seattle to consider if they want to add a third baseman. However, the M's are likely going to need to give up more than already have to acquire the players they added this off-season via trade.

For Seattle, they do not have to go the trade route if they feel their team can handle the injury to Urias with what they currently have on the roster. The Mariners have added two other possible third basemen to the Spring Training camp in Michael Chavis and Brian Anderson. Each of them could fill in for the time being with Luis Urias out. The Mariners also still have Dylan Moore who can play third and if necessary they could move Jorge Polanco over to third, with Rojas, Moore, or Haggerty at second.

Trading for another third baseman would provide stability at the position as opposed to relying on a platoon for the position. The Mariners do not seem to be urgently seeking out solutions for the position though, having missed an opportunity to sign free agent third baseman Matt Chapman. He recently just signed for 3yrs/$54 million with the San Francisco Giants. The extent of Luis Urias' injury might determine what the Mariners decide to do about finding a third baseman.

Josh Rojas has played well at third base during Spring Training. The question is can he play everyday and is there a need to find a right-handed bat who can platoon with him while Urias is out? With the Mariners and Jerry Dipoto, anything can happen between now and Opening Day. Seattle's front office will certainly be keeping an eye on third base during Spring Training and seek trade options if necessary. Here are three sneaky trade possibilities for the Mariners at third base: