Mariners Listening On George Kirby, Multiple Other Starters Of Interest To Brewers

The Seattle Mariners are listening to offers for most of their starting rotation, according to Jeff Passan of ESPN.

Passan reported Saturday afternoon that multiple teams have engaged on right-handed pitcher George Kirby, as well as right-hander Luis Castillo and Emerson Hancock.

Kirby, 28, is earning $6.55 million this season after avoiding arbitration and remains under team control through 2028. This season, he's sporting a 20.9% strikeout rate and a 20.9% whiff rate, both of which sit below average, offset by an elite 5.7% walk rate. His 3.33 FIP edges his 3.76 xERA, but quality of contact has crept up (.303 xwOBA, .384 xSLG, 42.0% hard-hit), leaving him reliant on limiting damage in the zone. The 96.6 mph fastball still plays; the swing-and-miss less so.

The Brewers have been in the market and connected to multiple starters. If they don’t land the bigger fish, like Tarik Skubal or Casey Mize, any of the Mariners rotation options could be options.