The Mariners acquired infielder/outfielder Samad Taylor from the Kansas City for a player to be named or cash. Taylor made his major league debut last season, appearing in 31 games for the Royals.
Luis Castillo pitched seven shutout innings and the Seattle Mariners grabbed sole possession of first place in the AL West, beating the Kansas City Royals 3-2 to complete a three-game sweep.
Ty France lined a two-run single to center in the 10th inning and the Seattle Mariners rebounded from a blown-seven run lead to beat the Kansas City Royals 10-8.
Dairon Blanco executed a suicide squeeze bunt in the ninth inning as the Kansas City Royals rallied after blowing a 5-0 lead to hand the playoff-contending Seattle Mariners their third straight loss, 7-6