Speedy outfielder and leadoff hitter Mallex Smith has been acquired by the Seattle Mariners from the Tampa Bay Rays for catcher Mike Zunino and outfielder Guillermo Heredia as part of a five-player deal.

Multiple Major League Baseball sources said the Mariners are finalizing a deal with their favorite trade partner, the Tampa Bay Rays. Seattle would send catcher Mike Zunino and outfielder Guillermo Heredia to Tampa in exchange for outfielder Mallex Smith.

Jean Segura’s infield single in the bottom of the 13th inning plated Guillermo Heredia, capping a two-run rally, and the Seattle Mariners beat the Boston Red Sox 6-5 in the second of a three-game series at Safeco Field on Tuesday.

Felix Hernandez and Hisashi Iwakuma could return to the Seattle Mariners’ rotation by late next week; Drew Smyly also making progress. First, though, club makes another bullpen tweak by recalling Zac Curtis and sending down Chase De Jong.

The Seattle Mariners (20-22) host the Chicago White Sox (17-22) in the second of a four-game series at 7:10 p.m. at Safeco Field.

Guillermo Heredia singled home Jarrod Dyson in the bottom of the ninth and the Seattle Mariners (20-22) beat the Chicago White Sox (17-22) 5-4 on Thursday in the first of a four-game series at Safeco Field.

The first thing that grabs you when you look at the Seattle Mariners’ projected outfield alignment is the defensive prowess. Arguably, any of the three starters could play center field so right off the bat that means fewer balls falling in or making it to the gaps. That’s a huge thing.