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Seattle Mariners' Mark Trumbo walks off the field after an at-bat during a baseball game against the Houston Astros, Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2015, in Seattle. The Astros won the game 7-6. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)
Seattle Mariners' Mark Trumbo walks off the field after an at-bat during a baseball game against the Houston Astros, Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2015, in Seattle. The Astros won the game 7-6. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)Stephen Brashear/Associated Press

Mark Trumbo Reportedly Traded to Baltimore Orioles

Mike ChiariDec 1, 2015

The Seattle Mariners have reportedly traded Mark Trumbo to the Baltimore Orioles

In exchange for Trumbo, the Mariners will receive catcher Steve Clevenger, according to CBS Sports' Jon HeymanBob Dutton of the News Tribune added the Orioles are likely to get another player in the deal. 

Brittany Ghiroli of MLB.com reported the "deal is done" once the players involved pass their medical tests. 

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Trumbo, 29, is a versatile player capable of playing both corner outfield positions, first base and even some third base. His true value, however, lies in his power at the plate, as he has 131 home runs in 690 career games.

The former 18th-round draft pick hit at least 29 home runs in every season from 2011-13 with the Los Angeles Angels, and he is coming off a 22-homer campaign, 13 of which came after the Mariners picked him up in a trade with the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Although Seattle didn't make the playoffs, Trumbo provided them with some solid pop, as he also hit .263 with 41 RBI in 96 games.

The Mariners are under new management with Jerry Dipoto assuming the general manager spot, and per ESPN's Jerry Crasnick, Trumbo didn't necessarily jive with what the former Angels GM is trying to accomplish:

Safeco Field in Seattle tends to stifle power, so Baltimore should be a better fit for him and the skill set he brings to the table. A middle of the order featuring Trumbo and Adam Jones could once again make Baltimore a factor in the AL East.

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