SEATTLE — The Seattle Mariners agreed to acquire left-handed reliever Caleb Ferguson from the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday, giving their bullpen another arm as they make a playoff push, according to the team.
The Mariners are sending right-handed pitching prospect Jeter Martinez to Pittsburgh.
The 29-year-old Ferguson is 2-2 with a 3.74 ERA in 43 1/3 innings this season and joins a Mariners bullpen that ranks seventh in the majors with an ERA of 3.74. Ferguson is making $3 million this year and is eligible for free agency after next season.
Seattle entered Wednesday in position for the third and final American League wild-card spot.
The 19-year-old Martinez has a 6.18 ERA in 16 starts for Class A Modesto. A native of Mexico, he was rated as the Mariners’ No. 13 overall prospect.