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Mariners get Mark Trumbo from Arizona in six-player deal

Mark Trumbo averaged 32 homers, 94 RBIs from 2011-13. (Associated Press)
Bob Dutton Tacoma News Tribune

SEATTLE – Can power-hitter Mark Trumbo ignite the Seattle Mariners’ run-starved attack?

The Mariners and their fans are about the find out.

The Mariners acquired Trumbo from Arizona in a six-player deal Wednesday shortly after suffering a fifth straight loss in falling 3-1 to the New York Yankees at Safeco Field.

“Our thoughts were simple,” general manager Jack Zduriencik said. “If you look at where we’re at offensively, we’re not doing what I thought we would do – what most people thought we would do.

“Trumbo is a guy who I think brings an awful lot to the table. Big power-hitter who will bat somewhere in the middle of our lineup.”

The Mariners also acquired left-handed pitcher Vidal Nuno, 27, in a deal for reliever Dominic Leone, catcher Welington Castillo and two minor-leaguers, outfielder Gabby Guerrero and shortstop Jack Reinheimer.

“At this moment,” Zduriencik said, “(Nuno) will go to our bullpen. As Dominic Leone leaves, he’ll come in. It now gives us three left-handers in our bullpen.”

Trumbo, 29, is batting .259 with nine homers and 23 RBIs in 46 games for the Diamondbacks. A right-handed hitter, he will spend time at first base, left and right field and designated hitter.

“We’ll have some type of rotating system,” Zduriencik said. “He’ll get his ABs, along with Nelson (Cruz) and the other corner players.

“More than anything else, to bring the bat to this organization is really what we were desiring to do.”

Trumbo averaged 32 homers and 94 RBIs from 2011-13 for the Los Angeles Angels before a foot injury limited him to 88 games last season after a trade sent him to Arizona.

Asked whether his familiarity with the American League West, from his time with the Angels, would be a benefit, Trumbo said: “Optimistically, you’d hope it would help big time. But I really don’t know.”