MARINERS ADD PITCHER DILLON OVERTON
The Seattle Mariners acquired pitcher Dillon Overton from the Oakland Athletics for catcher Jason Goldstein.
What does it give the Seattle Mariners
Overton has some upside but has yet to put it all together in the big leagues. He is still only 25 years old, so perhaps a move to the Mariners organization is just what the doctor ordered for Overton. He could compete for a No. 5 starter role this spring.
What does it give the Oakland Athletics
The A's had designated Overton for assignment recently, so they did well to add another catching prospect to their stables in the form of 23-year-old Goldstein. This seemingly minor transaction could turn out to be a steal for Oakland (down the line).
Fantasy impact
Both Overton and Goldstein have a little bit of fantasy appeal, but both are wait-and-see types rather than definite keeper-league pickups at this time. Overton is closer to becoming a regular in MLB, but Goldstein might have better long-range upside. Stay tuned, in both cases.
