FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • SEATTLETIMES.COM
Mariners position analysis: Kolten Wong looking to get his feet back under him The Mariners traded for Kolten Wong, who will give them another strong defensive player in the infield — if he can refind the form that won...
Mariners hope offseason additions have closed gap in AL West
The Seattle Mariners are convinced they’re an improved team from the one that last season ended the longest playoff drought in baseballFEBRUARY 2, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ranking the best 24 second basemen of 2023 in the MLB
Ben Verlander continues his offseason positional tiers by ranking the best second basemen in baseball.JANUARY 25, 2023
2024 MLB free agents: Who are the best non-Shohei Ohtani hitters available?
Shohei Ohtani is the clear best player set to be in the 2024 MLB free-agent class. Which other position players could hit the market — and c...JANUARY 17, 2023
Kolten Wong makes Mariners better, but more offseason work remains Entering next week's winter meetings, the Mariners need a corner outfielder/DH type player for next season who could be a significant additi...
DECEMBER 3, 2022 • SEATTLETIMES.COM
AP source: Mariners close to acquiring Kolten Wong from the Brewers - The Boston Globe In return for Wong, Milwaukee is expected to receive outfielder Jesse Winker and infielder Abraham Toro from Seattle in the deal.
DECEMBER 3, 2022 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM
Crew acquires Winker, Toro from Seattle for Wong MILWAUKEE -- The Brewers and Mariners got a jump on what’s expected to be an active Winter Meetings with a trade that injected some power in...
DECEMBER 2, 2022 • MLB.COM
Three Things to Watch for at the Winter Meetings Plus, notes on the Kolten Wong trade and Gaylord Perry
DECEMBER 2, 2022 • SI.COM
Mariners acquire Kolten Wong from Brewers The Seattle Mariners will acquire second baseman Kolten Wong in exchange for outfielder Jesse Winker and infielder Abraham Toro, major-leagu...
DECEMBER 2, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Brewers trade Kolten Wong, reportedly to Mariners for Jesse Winker, Abraham Toro A little less than a month after exercising his team option, Milwaukee is trading its second baseman and will likely hand position to Brice...
DECEMBER 2, 2022 • JSONLINE.COM
Mariners get 2B Kolten Wong from Brewers for Winker, Toro
The Seattle Mariners have acquired second baseman Kolten Wong from the Milwaukee Brewers in a trade for outfielder Jesse Winker and infielder Abraham ToroDECEMBER 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Traded to Seattle Wong was traded to the Mariners from the Brewers on Friday in exchange for Jesse Winker and Abraham Toro, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.
Impact Wong will almost certainly serve as Seattle's everyday second-baseman in 2023 after Adam Frazier became a free agent this offseason. Wong slashed .251/.339/.430 last season while playing his home games in hitter-friendly American Family Field. Seattle's Safeco Field has a reputation for favoring pitchers, so it's possible his output in 2023 will decline as a result.
DECEMBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Why the Mariners should trade Chris Flexen to the Brewers for Kolten Wong The Brewers lacked rotation depth in 2022. The Mariners lacked production at second base. This trade seems like a perfect fit.
DECEMBER 2, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Brewers pick up $10 million 2023 option on 2B Kolten Wong
Kolten Wong is staying in MilwaukeeNOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Returning to Milwaukee in '23 The Brewers picked up Wong's $10 million club option for 2023 on Tuesday, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.
Impact Wong has enjoyed some of his most productive seasons from the plate since signing with the Brewers in 2021, slashing .262/.337/.439 over the past two seasons. Barring a major drop-off in those numbers, Wong figures to resume his role as Milwaukee's everyday second baseman in 2023.
NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Brewers' Arnold cherishes opportunity after paying his dues
Matt Arnold has spent over two decades working for a handful of different major league organizations as he awaited the opportunity to run a franchise’s baseball operationsOCTOBER 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Brewers' Stearns: Hader trade hurt team more than expected
Milwaukee Brewers president of baseball operations David Stearns acknowledged the trade of four-time All-Star closer Josh Hader affected the team more than he expected at the time...OCTOBER 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Brewers fail to reach playoffs as fade follows Hader trade
The Milwaukee Brewers raced to their fastest 50-game start everOCTOBER 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Heads to bench Wednesday Wong isn't starting Wednesday against the Diamondbacks.
Impact Although right-hander Merrill Kelly is starting for Arizona on Wednesday, Wong will be on the bench for the second time in the last three games. Luis Urias will start at the keystone and bat cleanup.
OCTOBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Brewers' playoff hopes end despite 6-5 win over Diamondbacks
Hunter Renfroe homered in a ninth-inning comeback and singled home the winning run in the 10th as Milwaukee rallied for a 6-5 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks just before the...OCTOBER 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sits Monday versus lefty Wong isn't in the lineup Monday against the Diamondbacks.
Impact After going 2-for-4 with and an RBI on Sunday, Wong will sit out against southpaw Tommy Henry. Luis Urias will take over at second base in his place and bat sixth.
OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Diamondbacks visit the Brewers to start 3-game series
The Milwaukee Brewers open a three-game series at home against the Arizona Diamondbacks on MondayOCTOBER 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Marlins win in 12, putting Brewers' playoff hopes on ropes
Miguel Rojas knocked in the go-ahead run in the top of the 12th inning and the Miami Marlins beat the Brewers 4-3 and deflated Milwaukee’s playoff hopes in the race for the final N...OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Resting against left-hander Wong isn't starting Thursday against the Marlins.
Impact The Brewers are facing a left-handed pitcher (Braxton Garrett) for a second consecutive game, so Wong will head to the bench once again. Luis Urias will shift to the keystone while Mike Brosseau starts at third base.
SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Brewers host the Marlins to start 4-game series
The Milwaukee Brewers host the Miami Marlins to open a four-game seriesSEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
