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Mariners acquire Yonder Alonzo from A’s for Boog Powell

8 years ago in Local Sports

Oakland Athletics first baseman Yonder Alonso drops the ball as Seattle Mariners' Boog Powell (8) arrives at first base with a single during the second inning of a baseball game Wednesday, May 17, 2017, in Seattle. Photo: Associated Press/(AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Seattle Mariners have acquired infielder Yonder Alonso from the Oakland Athletics in exchange for minor league outfielder Boog Powell. Mariners GM Jerry Dipoto announced the deal Sunday.

The 32-year-old Alonso was hitting .266 with 22 home runs and 49 RBI’s in 100 games with Oakland. The 2017 American League All Star has set career highs in home runs, on-base percentage, slugging and OPS. Among American League first basemen, his .527 slugging mark ranks 2nd, while his 22 homers and .369 on-base mark rank 3rd.

Welcome to Seattle, @YonderalonsoU!

The Mariners have acquired the first baseman from Oakland in exchange for Boog Powell. pic.twitter.com/QT6Z8bz4Ey

— Seattle Mariners (@Mariners) August 6, 2017

Powell hit .194 with 6 runs scored, 2 RBI and 6 walks in 23 games over three stints with Seattle this season. The 24-year-old spent the majority of the season with AAA Tacoma, batting .340 with 6 home runs, 33 RBI’s and 11 stolen bases in 58 games with the Rainiers.

The Mariners also made a trade with Tampa Bay on Sunday. Seattle acquired right-handed pitcher Ryan Garton and catcher Mike Marjama from the Rays in exchange for AA left-handed pitcher Anthony Misiewicz, low-A infielder Luis Rengifo and a player to be named later.

To make room on the Major League, 40-man, roster, Seattle designated catcher Tuffy Gosewisch for assignment.

(KPUG – Doug Lange via MarinersMedia.com press release)

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