An article by MLB.com's Daniel Kramer hinted at what shape the Seattle Mariners' big offseason move could take depending on a key free agent.

Former Seattle Mariners reliever Matt Festa, recently designated for assignment by the Texas Rangers, has a new home already. He was traded to the Chicago Cubs, per an announcement from Chicago: The Chicago Cubs today acquired right-handed pitcher Matt Festa from the Texas Rangers for cash considerations.

The New York Yankees have been busy this winter. They were forced to pivot away from Juan Soto after he signed a 15-year, $765 million contract with the New York Mets. The Yankees ultimately added Paul Goldschmidt in free agency and traded for Cody Bellinger.

The Cubs traded Cody Bellinger to the Yankees for a fairly small return; surprisingly, a team that's had a quiet offseason kicked the tires on Bellinger too.

The Chicago Cubs were in talks to trade one of their starting infielders at the Winter Meetings, according to a new report, but appear set to start him in 2025.

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The Seattle Mariners seem to be ramping up the transactions after an uncharacteristically slow offseason for the team and President of Baseball Operations Jerry

The Chicago Cubs have made a roster move Tuesday, trading infielder Miles Mastrobuoni to the Seattle Mariners.

David Banks-USA TODAY Sports David Banks/David Banks-USA TODAY Sports SEATTLE — The Seattle Mariners acquired infielder Miles Mastrobuoni from the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday for cash. Mastrobuoni, 29, hit .194 with four RBIs in 50 games for Chicago last year.

On Tuesday, the Seattle Mariners acquired infielder Miles Mastrobouni in a small trade from the Chicago Cubs. It was the second notable transaction for the M's

SEATTLE — The Seattle Mariners acquired infielder Miles Mastrobuoni from the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday for cash. Mastrobuoni, 29, hit .194 with four RBIs in 50 games for Chicago last year.

Miles Mastrobuoni was recently let go by Chicago, but he finds a new home in Seattle and could see significant playing time.