The Seattle Mariners paid a hefty price to add a pitcher who may not be ready to help them in the American League playoff hunt this season. He’s expected to report to Triple-A Tacoma for now. Gonzales showed flashes of promise early in his career with the Cardinals, but injuries have derailed most of the past two seasons. The lefty was 6-4 with a 2.90 ERA in 11 starts at Triple-A Memphis this season, 5-1 since June 18. O’Neill, meanwhile, was considered one of the top prospects in Seattle’s farm system and had been on a tear of late at Triple-A Tacoma with five home runs in five games.

Source: thestar July 21, 2017 22:41 UTC