Mariners Moose Tracks, 9/1/20: Wade LeBlanc, The 2021 MLB Draft, and Trades Trades Trades

In Mariners News...

• The Mariners’ next series vs the A’s has been postponed due to the A’s recent positive Covid-19 tests.

• Love it, can’t wait to see this guy play.

• ICYMI, the player to be named later in the Taylor Williams deal with the Padres was announced to be Matt Brash.
• The Mariners have recalled Donavan Walton and Braden Bishop from the alternate training site.
• Nestor Cortes has been transferred to the 45-day IL as his left elbow impingement reportedly worsens.

Around The League...

• Wade LeBlanc has organized a GoFundMe to raise money for his hometown, Lake Charles, which has been ravaged by Hurricane Laura.
• The Rockies have acquired veteran OF Kevin Pillar from the Red Sox for a player to be named later or cash and international signing-bonus pool space.
• Former Mariner Domingo Santana has been DFA’d by the Indians.
• The Mets completed a set of trades right before the deadline as they picked up veterans Todd Frazier, Robinson Chirinos, and Miguel Castro.
• The Blue Jays add another new pitcher to their rotation as they receive Ross Stripling from the Dodgers for two PTBNL.
• Diamondbacks OF Starling Marte is headed to Miami in exchange for Caleb Smith, Humberto Mejia, and a PTBNL.
• The Padres close yet another deal right before the deadline, receiving Mike Clevinger from the Indians for a total of six players headed to San Diego.
• The 2021 MLB draft has been moved to July and will be held in Atlanta as part of the All-Star game festivities,