What happened: Seattle has surfaced as a viable trade destination for Boston outfield talent as offseason roster retooling begins. The pairing matches Seattle's search for outfield offensive production with Boston's crowded group of corner options.

Why it matters: The Seattle Mariners enter the winter needing bats to bolster a lineup that struggled to produce consistent run support. Boston faces its own 40-man roster pressures and positional overlap after recent roster moves heading into 2027.

What to watch: Front offices across the league will finalize option decisions and set 40-man rosters ahead of the winter meetings.