Seattle Mariners insider Shannon Drayer looks at the situations for two rumored trade targets: All-Stars Brendan Donovan and Ketel Marte.

According to a new report from Adam Jude of the Seattle Times, the Seattle Mariners are heating up trade conversations in the wake of losing Jorge Polanco to the New York Mets over the weekend. While Jude says the Mariners are talking about both Ketel Marte and Brendan Donovan, Donovan is viewed as more likely.

The Seattle Mariners are being heavily linked with a trade involving a previous Gold Glove award winner and 2025 All-Star.

The St. Louis Cardinals and Seattle Mariners could come together on a trade involving Brendan Donovan this offseason.

The Mariners have several options in free agency and the trade market to find an answer at second base, including St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Brendan Donovan, who the team has been tied to in various reports and rumors. Until Seattle brings in another second baseman, the position currently belongs to players still on the roster.

The Seattle Mariners have a clear objective this offseason: fix the offense. While the pitching staff remains one of the deepest and most talented groups in baseball, the lineup has consistently struggled to provide enough run support.