The Seattle Mariners didn't waste anytime making room for their new trade acquisition. The Mariners traded for left-handed reliever Caleb Ferguson in return for minor league right-handed pitcher Jeter Martinez on Wednesday.

The Seattle Mariners made their bullpen better just a day before the MLB Trade Deadline as they are trading for Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher Caleb Ferguson. The Mariners are looking to make a run to the postseason this year, and they are trying to get the pitching staff in good shape to gear up for a run.

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, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press on Wednesday.