The Seattle Mariners beat the Detroit Tigers 8-4 on Sunday afternoon at Comerica Park, finishing off a three-game sweep of the best team in the American League. With the win, the M's ended the first half of the regular season at 51-45 and in sole possession of the third and final card spot in the American League.

After going heavy on college players in their first four picks in the 2025 Draft on Sunday -- highlighted by grabbing Kade Anderson at No. 3 \-\- the Mariners continued the trend to open Day 2 on Monday.

The Seattle Mariners are in position to make the postseason, and the acquisition of a former Seattle third baseman could make all the difference.

The Mariners brought back Vargas after a brief time away from the team and optioned Tayler Saucedo back to Triple-A Tacoma.

The Seattle Mariners are reportedly in the market for Diamondbacks first baseman Josh Naylor as the trade deadline looms closer.