Mariners predicted to land Pirates’ pitching star in 5-player trade to help Cal Raleigh

The Seattle Mariners are getting the best catching season of all time from Cal Raleigh.

They can't let that go to waste.

Somehow, the Mariners need to make a playoff push. And that could require a big trade.

Bleacher Report predicts Seattle to make a deal with Pittsburgh for star young righty Mitch Keller.

The full terms of the proposed trade:

Mariners get: Mitch Keller, Isiah Kiner-Falefa, Tommy Pham, cash considerations

Pirates get: Lazaro Montes, Jared Sunstrom

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Montes is the prize for Pittsburgh. He's the No. 2 prospect in Seattle's system behind shortstop Colt Emerson.

Keller would slot in near the top of Seattle's rotation and will be under control for a few more seasons.

IKF and Pham are just veteran pieces that can fill in for a number of different spots in a pinch. Both have hit pretty well of late, too.

The Mariners do need the hitting help, but one way to combat poor hitting is by not allowing runs to the other team. Keller would help do that.

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