Mets interested in trading for Twins 3B Josh Donaldson? By Erin Walsh | Last updated 7/4/21
The New York Mets are in first place in the NL East, but that doesn t mean they aren t searching for upgrades in certain areas.
According to SNY s Andy Martino, the Mets are in the market for a third baseman and have had very preliminary talks with the Minnesota Twins about Josh Donaldson.
However, Martino notes that it s unclear how serious the Mets are about pursuing Donaldson because they still prefer to remain under the $210 million luxury tax.
Donaldson is in the second year of a four-year, $92 million contract. His deal carries with it a competitive balance tax calculation of $23 million over a full season, or around $11.5 million in a half season.
Seager, Mariners stay perfect in extras, beat Orioles 4-3
Kyle Seager hit an RBI double in the eighth and the Mariners won their third extra-inning game in as many tries this season, beating the Orioles 4-3 in game 1.
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Seattle Mariners Kyle Seager watches his double off Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Tanner Scott during the eighth inning of the first game of a baseball doubleheader, Tuesday, April 13, 2021, in Baltimore. Seager s double in the extra inning brough in Mitch Haniger with the eventual game-winning run. The Mariners won 4-3 in eight innings. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) Author: Associated Press Updated: 3:58 PM PDT April 13, 2021
2021/04/12 05:59 Seattle Mariners Kyle Seager hits a three-run home run against the Minnesota Twins in the ninth inning of a baseball game Sunday, April 11, 2021, in . Seattle Mariners Kyle Seager hits a three-run home run against the Minnesota Twins in the ninth inning of a baseball game Sunday, April 11, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn) Seattle Mariners Kyle Seager, right, celebrates with Jose Marmolejos, left, his solo home run against the Minnesota Twins in the sixth inning of a ba. Seattle Mariners Kyle Seager, right, celebrates with Jose Marmolejos, left, his solo home run against the Minnesota Twins in the sixth inning of a baseball game Sunday, April 11, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
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