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Former Seattle Mariners’ Top Prospect Finds New Home with Yankees
Former Seattle Mariners’ top prospect Taylor Trammell was claimed off waivers by the New York Yankees on Thursday. In a corresponding move, the Yankees designated infielder Kevin Smith for assignment.
Per the Yankees on social media:
Earlier today, the Yankees claimed OF Taylor Trammell off waivers from the Los Angeles Dodgers.
To make room on the 40-man roster, the Yankees have designated INF Kevin Smith for assignment.
Trammell was once one of the best prospects in the sport. He was drafted by the Cincinnati Reds in 2016 and then traded to the San Diego Padres in the trade that eventually sent Trevor Bauer from the Indians to the Reds.
He was then traded during the 2020 season from the Padres to the Mariners, where he spent parts of 2021-2023. Despite being very athletic, it never clicked for Trammell in Seattle.
He played 121 games for the Mariners over three seasons, hitting just .168 with 15 homers and 39 RBI. He was let go by the Mariners after spring training and claimed by the Dodgers. He was 0-for-6 with the Dodgers and designated for assignment again, which is where the Yankees step in.
As for Seattle, they have an outfield glut, so it’s understandable why Trammell didn’t stick this year. The M’s elected to go with Mitch Haniger, Julio Rodriguez, Dom Canzone and Luke Raley at the outset of the year. They also have top prospect Jonatan Clase on the 40-man roster (who is now in the big leagues) and Cade Marlowe is still in Triple-A.
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The Honorable Brandon Lee Gowton Picks for Seattle at #32 | Field Gulls
over at Bleeding Green Nation. During the off-season, he’s been writing his mock
draft blog and just wrote up–a rather lengthy–mock pick for the Seahawks at
#32.
Personally, not enamored with the pick, but he does a VERY deep dive into the
offensive and defensive makeup of the Hawks, trying…
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Brock: 2 drafts fits at edge rusher for Seattle Seahawks
After months of build up, the Seattle Seahawks are less than 48 hours from being on the clock for their first pick of the NFL Draft, as long as they hold on to pick No. 32 in the first round.
Seahawks Draft: A mid-round edge rusher with elite length
While the offensive line has long been a need for the Seahawks in drafts, this year running back, edge rusher and cornerback are among their top positions of need.
Former NFL quarterback Brock Huard highlighted a pair of players who could help bolster the Seahawks’ edge group as he continued his draft profile series Tuesday during Seattle Sports’ Brock and Salk.
In this edition of Huard’s draft profiles, he looked at Michigan edge rushers Derrick Moore and Jaishawn Barham, who also played on the same team together in high school at St. Frances Academy in Baltimore.
Huard pointed to the connection head coach Mike Macdonald, a former Michigan defensive coordinator, and many members of his coaching staff have to the Michigan program.
“They know these guys, they know them inside and out,” Huard said. “They typically like they’re Michigan men, and these are two physical guys that have all the attributes you’re looking for on the edge.”
The high-floor pick
Moore is coming off a decorated four-year career at Michigan where he piled up 24.5 tackles for loss, 21 sacks, eight passes defended and three forced fumbles in 53 games.
This past season, the 6-foot-3, 255-pound Moore totaled 10.5 tackles for loss, 10 sacks and two forced fumbles while earning first-team All-Big Ten honors.
“I think this is a pretty fair quote about him: ‘Unselfish, well-rounded, high floor.’ Is he a high-ceiling guy? Not as much as Barham, but he’s a very high-floor guy,” Huard said.
NFL Network’s Daniel Jeremiah has Moore ranked as the No. 65 prospect in this years draft. ESPN has him ranked 60th.
“He is just your fierce, tough, edgy, productive (player),” Huard said. “He played in space a little bit more. They are field-boundary scheme at Michigan at times. He’s been more of the field rusher, more against your left tackle. And (he’s) just got more in the tool bag… He’s been a defensive end. He’s pretty well versed in it. He’s going to have a bigger tool bag, I think, than both Boye (Mafe) and Derrick Hall had, and he’s going to be a second, late-second-round (pick). Rugged, tough Michigan guy.”
The high-ceiling pick
Barham spent his first two college seasons at Maryland, which included earning Freshman All-American honors in 2022, and transferred to Michigan in 2024. He played linebacker at Maryland and in his first season at Michigan before making the move to edge for his final college season.
In 12 games at a new position in 2025, the 6-foot-3, 240-pound Barham amassed 10 tackles for loss and 4.0 sacks.
“Jaishawn Barham is a little bit more of a wild card, and one of the scouts that was quoted in some of the prep for this said he may bloom with the right coaching,” Huard said.
Huard recalled seeing Barham as a freshman at Maryland while he was doing color commentary for FOX and being in awe of how physically mature he already looked.
“I remember being on the field, as a freshman, looking at him going, ‘There’s just no way. There’s no way humanly possible that that guy played high school football the year before,’” Huard said.
Jeremiah has Barham ranked as the No. 77 prospect in the draft. ESPN has him ranked 88th.
“He is a higher ceiling guy you’re going to have to coach up,” Huard said. “He doesn’t come with years and years and years of experience on the edge.”
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West Seattle Tool Library to host annual tool sale this Saturday, April 25 | The White Center Blog
The West Seattle Tool Library will host its annual tool sale this Saturday, April 25, offering hundreds of tools at discounted prices during its largest fundraiser of the year.
The event is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Youngstown Cultural Arts Center in West Seattle (map below), according to organizers.

“It’s a fun day for everyone and a great way to support a local resource that empowers neighbors with tools and learning opportunities,” said Dale Becker, president of the West Seattle Tool Library board of directors.
Becker added that the sale also offers “a great chance to pick up tools at excellent prices, perfect for those starting a collection or simply adding to one.”
This year’s sale coincides with the Cooper Artist Garage Sale, creating an opportunity for visitors to explore multiple community events in one day.
Organizers said donations of working tools are still being accepted during regular library hours to support the fundraiser. The workshop will be closed from April 22 through April 26, and the Wednesday Fix It Workshop will be canceled. The workshop is scheduled to reopen April 28.
For more info, visit https://www.facebook.com/events/2059705868142923

About West Seattle Tool Library
The West Seattle Tool Library provides affordable access to a wide range of tools and educational resources, enabling community members to complete home, garden, and DIY projects while promoting sustainable reuse and a sense of community.
The West Seattle Tool Library is a local non-profit organization that provides affordable access to a wide range of tools and educational resources, enabling community members to complete home, garden, and DIY projects while promoting sustainable reuse and a sense of community.
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