ELLISON TO SEATTLE
The Seattle Mariners acquired outfielder Jason Ellison from the San Francisco Giants for pitcher Travis Blackley.
What does it give the Seattle Mariners
The surprising decision to send Jeremy Reed to the minors left the M's without a reliable backup outfielder, so Ellison will take that role. He's a solid defender with some speed and can pinch-hit against southpaws.
What does it give the San Francisco Giants
The young Aussie southpaw was a quality prospect not long ago, but the Mariners gave up on him inexplicably just a couple of years after shoulder surgery. At 24, he still has plenty of potential and could be up with the big club at some point this year, whether as a middle reliever or spot-starter.
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