Logan Gilbert has surfaced as a potential trade candidate this offseason as a disappointing 2026 campaign nears its end, barring a remarkable late-season playoff push.
of arbitration and remains scheduled to reach free agency after the 2027 season. MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand included Gilbert among 11 intriguing offseason trade candidates Thursday, pointing to his contract situation, the Mariners’ pitching depth, and the absence of a long-term extension as reasons the club .
“Could this be the offseason that the Mariners finally trade one of their starting pitchers? George Kirby might also be a candidate, but Gilbert is now only one year away from free agency and doesn’t appear to be heading toward an extension with Seattle. Gilbert’s 3.71 ERA in 28 starts is his highest since 2023, but he remains a rock in the rotation, ranking seventh in the AL with 165 innings pitched. Gilbert earned $10.9 million this season and will surely earn a raise in his fourth and final year of arbitration, making him a logical option if the Mariners want to trade from their pitching depth, which includes Kade Anderson and Ryan Sloan – two of MLB Pipeline’s Top 10 overall prospects.”
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The 29-year-old right-hander enters his scheduled start Thursday vs. the Texas Rangers with an 11-9 record, a 3.71 ERA, and a 1.07 WHIP across 165 innings thrown. He has recorded 176 strikeouts through 28 starts, while his ERA is his highest since 2023.
The Mariners have young pitchers who can provide rotation depth if they trade Gilbert. Kade Anderson, MLB Pipeline’s No. 5 overall prospect, made his major-league debut in August and earned his first win Wednesday vs. the Rangers. No. 8 overall prospect Ryan Sloan remains in the minors.
veteran starter Luis Castillo to the Chicago White Sox on August 1, two days before the August 3 MLB trade deadline. The Mariners received Seranthony Dominguez, Nolan Jones, and catching prospect Boston Smith in return.
The Mariners control Gilbert through 2027, and Feinsand did not report that they have decided to trade him. The organization now faces a key offseason decision about his future.
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