Mariners Acquire Taylor Ward In Trade With Orioles

Mariners reportedly acquired outfielder Taylor Ward after Luke Raley landed on the IL, a move that keeps Victor Robles out of regular duty in right field.
Ward’s value is his eye at the plate — he leads the AL with 87 walks and a .383 OBP this year, even though his power has dipped (just seven homers).
The deal brings Seattle a rental veteran as it chases the playoffs; the return reportedly included three minor-league pitchers: Brock Moore, Alex Hoppe and Harrison Kreiling.