Mariners acquire Blake Hunt from Orioles

Seattle adds catcher in exchange for cash considerations

Published on Feb. 16, 2026

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The Seattle Mariners have acquired catcher Blake Hunt from the Baltimore Orioles in exchange for cash considerations, the teams announced on Wednesday.

Why it matters

The Mariners have been looking to bolster their catching depth, and Hunt provides them with an experienced option behind the plate as they aim to contend in the AL West this season.

The details

Hunt, 27, has spent parts of the last three seasons in the major leagues with the Orioles, batting .248 with 6 home runs and 22 RBIs in 78 career games. He will provide the Mariners with additional catching depth behind starter Cal Raleigh.

  • The trade was completed on Wednesday, February 16, 2026.

The players

Blake Hunt

A 27-year-old catcher who has spent parts of the last three seasons in the major leagues with the Baltimore Orioles.

Seattle Mariners

A Major League Baseball team based in Seattle, Washington that competes in the American League West division.

Baltimore Orioles

A Major League Baseball team based in Baltimore, Maryland that competes in the American League East division.

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What’s next

The Mariners will look to integrate Hunt into their catching rotation as they prepare for the upcoming 2026 MLB season.

The takeaway

This trade provides the Mariners with additional depth and experience behind the plate as they aim to build on their success from the previous season and make a push for the playoffs.