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

2 White Sox options could solve the Mariners 1B issue

Where the Mariners and Rays make a lot of sense as both corner infield options could fill huge needs for the Mariners, the Chicago White Sox have quite a few players that they will surely be looking to deal at this year's deadline.

While guys like Garrett Crochet and Luis Robert will surely dominate the trade deadline rumors, names like Andrew Vaugh and Gavin Sheets will likely fall under the radar as solid bats that could provide a spark in the middle of a struggling lineup.

#6: Gavin Sheets

Gavin Sheets might be one of the lesser-known names at this year's trade deadline. The 28-year-old left-handed hitting outfielder feels like the typical move for the Seattle Mariners; an under the radar move on an older bat that is breaking out. The former second-round pick has become one of the White Sox's best hitters and has shown that he could be a valuable option for a contending team.

The corner outfielder and first baseman has been about average in terms of production with just seven home runs. His slash line won't wow you at .225/.316/.375 but his strikeout rates (20.1%) and walk rates (8.9%) remain above league average. The former Wake Forest product shouldn't be overly expensive, leaving the Mariners with yet another cheap and affordable player to acquire at this year's trade deadline.

#5: Andrew Vaughn

Andrew Vaughn is a former top overall pick (#3 overall to the White Sox in 2019) and with that carries a lot of prospect pedigree. Vaughn has produced at every level and has yet to crack the Major League level for an extended period of time. So why should the Mariners take a look at a struggling top prospect when they already have a top prospect that has dominated at the high minor league level? Well, Vaughn wasn't given a ton of time to adjust in the minor leagues and has shown that he is very close to being that true, middle-of-the-order bat the Mariners desperately need.

Vaughn shouldn't be overly expensive as the White Sox will likely look to move off the former #3 overall pick in hopes of striking gold with another top prospect and the Mariners could potentially capitalize on this opportunity.

Vaugh shouldn't be overly expensive, and the cost of Vaughn only having a couple of years while struggling should kill the Mariners. The Mariners shouldn't have to pay a lot but after the recent DFA of Ty France and the promotion of Tyler Locklear, Andrew Vaughn could provide a really solid backup option for first base.