The Seattle Mariners are actively pursuing trades as the MLB deadline approaches, shifting their focus towards strengthening their bullpen rather than prioritizing the trade of Eugenio Suárez. Reports indicate urgency for acquiring a reliable late-inning reliever, with optimism that a deal could materialize given multiple options available in the market.

The Mariners recently added first baseman Josh Naylor from the Arizona Diamondbacks, potentially boosting their lineup even if a deal for Suárez doesn’t materialize. The asking price for Suárez is reportedly steep, pushing some teams to consider alternatives, as seen with the Yankees' acquisition of Ryan McMahon from the Rockies. Mariners are particularly interested in Minnesota Twins relievers Jhoan Duran and Griffin Jax, while also eyeing options from the Pittsburgh Pirates, such as David Bednar and Dennis Santana.