Ranking 6 potential Seattle Mariners 1st baseman trade targets at the deadline

On the heels of a series loss against the division rival, Houston Astros, the Mariners continue to look for answers offensively. They put together a putrid eight runs in just three games (yet six of them were in the series finale) and they continue to show that the priority at the deadline remains on the offensive side of the ball.

As big-time players like JP Crawford, Julio Rodriguez, Mitch Garver, and Jorge Polanco continue to struggle, it continues to emphasize the need to make a move for a true, middle of the order bat. At the time of this article, the Mariners are currently tied with the Astros for the AL West lead, putting the Mariners on the outside looking in at a playoff spot.

if this team is serious about making a legitimate playoff run this year, they need to keep all options open while being extremely aggressive at the trade deadline. These two should go hand in hand this year as the Mariners should be very creative and aggressive as they look to aid the few producers in the Mariners lineup as they look to push toward the 2024 playoffs.

With the recent decision to designate Ty France and give way to a more inexperienced crop of players that could include Tyler Locklear and Jason Vosler, those two should be considered temporary solutions. First base will be the easiest position to add significant offense and today we are going to look at the top six options Dipoto and Hollander have to fill their new first base hole.