​Seattle Mariners Trade Deadline GettyARLINGTON, TEXAS – JULY 24: Randy Arozarena #56 and Colt Emerson #4 of the Seattle Mariners score against the Texas Rangers during the fifth inning at Globe Life Field on July 24, 2026 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) GettyARLINGTON, TEXAS – JULY 24: Julio Rodríguez #44 of the Seattle Mariners walks to the dugout during the fourth inning against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field on July 24, 2026 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) GettyAs the Seattle Mariners approach the MLB Trade Deadline, they recently saw the Boston Red Sox trade Connelly Early for Curtis Mead of the Washington Nationals. Brad Farkas of Seattle Mariners Roundup believes that this is bad news for the Mariners’ hopes for the trade market. For one, He notes the trade appears to be a massive overpay for a right handed hitter. A young starting pitcher with multiple years of control for a bat who is already on his third franchise in three seasons.The Mariners stand below .500 on Sunday after Saturday’s 7-1 loss to the Texas Rangers. If the Mariners continue to lose games, they may have to consider selling. Fangraphs currently lists the Mariners playoff chances at 55% despite having the second highest odds of winning the World Series in the American League.The Mariners have a talented roster when everything is going correctly, but that simply has not happened in 2026. With multiple players having down seasons, the best medicine may be to just wait and see if these players can figure it out. People projected prior that Emerson Hancock would’ve been the price for Mead’s services if they wanted to make that trade.Seattle Mariners Seem Hopeless Ahead of MLB TradelineThe Seattle Mariners need to decide how they want to play this Trade Deadline with multiple key players close to hitting free agency.If the price to improve the roster is that great, it may just be prudent to hold or sell at the deadline. The Mariners have several key players expected to hit free agency if not extended soon. Randy Arozarena and J.P. Crawford’s contracts finish at the end of the season. Plus, starting pitchers Logan Gilbert contract ends after next season and George Kirby’s ends after 2028. Luke Raley is another player whose contract ends after 2028.The Mariners have already reportedly reached out to Gilbert about a contract extension in the offseason. The expectation is that he will remain with the Mariners. That being said, Arozarena, Crawford, and Raley could fetch a nice return with the price of hitting at this deadline. Perhaps those decisions could improve the defense on the field as well this season. Speculation links Kirby as a potential piece to acquire players at the deadline, which has ranged from Mason Miller of the San Diego Padres to Casey Schmitt of the San Francisco Giants. One of those things is not like the other.Mariners Roster Needs a Restructure; Not a RebuildThe Seattle Mariners have a g