The Seattle Mariners have acquired outfielder Taylor Ward from the Baltimore Orioles, seeking a right-handed bat to bolster their lineup. The deal, confirmed by sources to ESPN's Jeff Passan, brings the 32-year-old Ward to Seattle in exchange for right-handed reliever Alex Hoppe and minor league relievers Harrison Kreiling and Brock Moore. Ward, who is set to become a free agent after the 2026 season, currently leads the American League with 87 walks and is hitting .246 with 7 home runs and 30 RBIs in 111 games this season.

This move comes as the Mariners (55-58) are in contention for a wild-card spot in the AL West, trailing the final spot by two games. Ward's power numbers have seen a decline this season compared to his previous performance with the Los Angeles Angels, where he hit 98 home runs over four seasons, including a career-high 36 in 2025. Across nine MLB seasons, Ward boasts a .247 average with 120 home runs and 375 RBIs.