The Seattle Mariners and Minnesota Twins have completed a trade that sends second baseman Jorge Polanco to Seattle. In exchange, the Twins received reliever Justin Topa, right-hander Anthony DeSclafani, Venezuelan outfielder Gabriel González, and Minor League right-hander Darren Bowen.
Polanco, a Dominican player, has been a key part of the Twins lineup in recent years, but has been hampered by knee and hamstring injuries. Despite these setbacks, he has maintained good production when healthy. Last season, he had a .255/.335/.454 offensive line with 14 home runs and 48 RBIs in 80 games.
The 30-year-old infielder is set to earn $10.5 million this season, with a club option for $12 million or a $750,000 buyout for 2025. It is still unclear how much money Seattle will send to Minnesota as part of the deal.