SAD NEWS: Seattle Mariners head coach has announced the trade of another essential pitcher for cash.

As spring training nears, the Seattle Mariners have traded right-handed pitcher Darren McCaughan to the Miami Marlins for cash considerations.

Per Marlins’ reporter Jordan McPherson on “X:”

Per source, the #Marlins are acquiring RHP Darren McCaughan from Seattle for cash considerations. Only 5 career MLB appearances (1 start) and a 7.07 ERA over 14 innings. 5.40 ERA in three 2023 appearances. Sweeper has good potential (57.9% whiff rate in limited sample size)