Jerry DiPoto signaled that the Mariners intended to be buyers this summer, with a 1.5-game lead in the race for a Wild Card spot and one of the best and deepest rotations in baseball. The only thing that was missing was a little more offense — particularly at first and third base, where Donovan Solano and Ben Williamson weren't going to be enough.

Headed to Arizona

Triple-A Tacoma manager John Russell called Brandyn Garcia into his office and said the exact words no Rainiers pitcher wants to hear: Double-A Arkansas needed fresh arms. Pause for dramatic effect. "Then he said,

The Arizona Diamondbacks have recalled infielder and DH Tristin English from Triple-A Reno, the team announced on Thursday. The move comes as a result of a trade, as the D-backs sent first baseman Josh Naylor to the Seattle Mariners in exchange for a pair of pitching prospects.

Left-handed pitcher Brandyn Garcia has become the first Westfield Starfires alum to reach Major League Baseball.

The Mariners and Diamondbacks made the first significant move of deadline season on Thursday evening. Seattle acquired first baseman Josh Naylor for rookie left-hander Brandyn Garcia and pitching prospect Ashton Izzi.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/mlb/mariners as Brandyn Garcia Ready to be 'Whatever Team Needs' After Major League Call-up. SEATTLE — The Seattle Mariners made a move to reinforce the bullpen ahead of Game 1 of a series against the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday.