In an intriguing transfer, the Giants and Mariners agreed to a commerce Friday that despatched beginning pitcher Robbie Ray to San Francisco in return for outfielder Mitch Haniger, beginning pitcher Anthony DeSclafani and money issues.

Ray, the 2021 American League Cy Young Award winner whereas with the Blue Jays, will possible miss the start of the 2024 season after present process Tommy John surgical procedure on his left elbow early final May. The 32-year-old made only one begin for Seattle final season earlier than being shut down along with his harm. He has three years and $73 million remaining on his contract, though he has an opt-out after the 2024 season.

Haniger returns to Seattle after enjoying for the Mariners from 2017-22. He recorded an .817 OPS and hit 107 dwelling runs over these six seasons, together with a career-high 39 homers in 2021. However, Haniger’s enjoying time over the previous two years was restricted closely by accidents, as he missed greater than 100 video games throughout each seasons. He batted .209 with six homers and 28 RBIs in 61 video games with the Giants in 2023. Haniger has two years and $36.5 million left on the three-year contract he signed with San Francisco previous to the 2023 season. He has an opt-out out there after the 2024 marketing campaign.

DeSclafani, 32, went 4-8 with a 4.88 ERA in 19 video games for San Francisco final season. Like Ray, his best season was 2021, when he went 13-7 with a 3.17 ERA in 31 video games for the Giants. Set to earn $12 million within the ultimate yr of his contract, DeSclafani missed the ultimate two months of final season with a flexor pressure in his proper elbow. 

In a subsequent deal, the Mariners agreed to amass outfielder Luke Raley from the Rays for infielder José Caballero, based on a report from Ken Rosenthal of the Athletic. (The groups haven't confirmed.) Raley hit .249 with 19 homers and 14 steals in 118 video games for Tampa Bay. Caballero hit .221 with 26 steals in 104 video games with Seattle in his first Major League motion.

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