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Marlins Trade Pitcher Josh Simpson to Mariners
17 Feb
Summary
- Marlins traded Josh Simpson to Mariners for cash consideration.
- Miami acquired John King from the Cardinals last week.
- King offers lefty reliability and bullpen stability for Miami.
The Miami Marlins continued their offseason maneuvering by trading left-handed pitcher Josh Simpson to the Seattle Mariners for cash. This transaction occurred shortly after the Marlins designated Simpson for assignment to make room for John King, a 31-year-old lefty acquired from the St. Louis Cardinals.
King is expected to bolster Miami's bullpen, offering valuable lefty reliability and greater consistency. His acquisition addresses the team's pitching struggles from the previous year. While Simpson possessed some potential, his departure is not considered a major blow to the Marlins' roster.
Miami is actively working to improve its position for a postseason run in 2026. The team has already made significant acquisitions like Pete Fairbanks and Owen Caissie, and further roster adjustments are anticipated before spring training commences later this week.
