The Pirates continue to be active as Thursday’s Trade Deadline nears, as they sent lefty reliever Caleb Ferguson to the Mariners on Wednesday for Minor League right-hander Jeter Martinez. Ferguson sig

The Seattle Mariners have acquired left-handed reliever Caleb Ferguson from the Pittsburgh Pirates. The trade gives their bullpen another arm as they make a playoff push.

The Pittsburgh Pirates have traded left-handed reliever Caleb Ferguson to the Seattle Mariners. The deal was first reported by MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand and others before being announced by the Pirates on Wednesday night. Pittsburgh acquired right-handed pitching prospect Jeter Martinez in a one-for-one deadline deal.