Yes, the Mariners need to make trade deadline additions. They need a previously elite rotation to rediscover its dominance — as Logan Gilbert did Tuesday — even more.

“The Mariners have their best chance of making the World Series since 2022, the last time they won 90 games,” wrote Bowden. “As far as major needs, they appear to be just one impact bat away, and the Diamondbacks’ Josh Naylor would be the perfect fit.

Seattle is seeking its first playoff berth since the 2022 season. Speaking on Seattle Sports 710 on Tuesday, noted ESPN MLB Insider Jeff Passan said that this trade deadline is hugely important to the M's,

Logan Gilbert struck out 10 in six-plus dominant innings, and Cal Raleigh provided the offense with his 39th homer giving the Mariners a 1-0 win over Milwaukee on Tuesday night at T-Mobile Park.

Cal Raleigh hit his major league-leading 39th home run of the season and Logan Gilbert pitched 6 1/3 scoreless innings as the Seattle Mariners put an end to visiting Milwaukee's 11-game winning streak with a 1-0 decision Tuesday night.