Mariners re-acquire RHP Ty Cummings from Rays for RHP Casey Legumina

TL;DR

The Seattle Mariners traded reliever Casey Legumina to the Tampa Bay Rays for minor league pitcher Ty Cummings. Cummings, a 2023 draft pick, has shown promise in the minors and may provide depth for the Mariners' rotation.

Key points

Mariners traded Casey Legumina to Rays for Ty Cummings
Cummings was a 7th round pick in the 2023 draft
Legumina was recently designated for assignment
Cummings has pitched effectively in the minors
Trade affects Mariners' bullpen depth

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SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - APRIL 17: Casey Legumina #64 of the Seattle Mariners fields the ball against the Texas Rangers at T-Mobile Park on April 17, 2026 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Seattle Mariners and the Tampa Bay Rays remain peas in a pod. On Friday, the Mariners announced they’ve traded recently DFA’d reliever Casey Legumina to the Rays for minor league RHP Ty Cummings. Despite some difficult outcomes with Seattle, Legumina’s capability to pitch multiple innings and tease a Paul Sewald-esque pitch mix. Unfortunately for Seattle, their immediate bullpen depth takes a hit, though their 40-man roster is still stuffed chock-a-block with relievers. In return comes Cummings, who Seattle selected in the 7th round of the 2023 draft. The former Campbell Camel was the player to be named later in Seattle’s deal to acquire OF Randy Arozarena in 2024. He joins a healthy tradition of players the M’s have dealt away and re-acquired. Cummings himself has been an effective, efficient sinker/slider slinger, pitching his way up to Triple-A Durham a year ago. He’s returned to Double-A Montgomery where he’s been highly effective, if not imposing in the low-90s. Not on the 40-man roster himself, he may report to the Travelers in Arkansas or Rainiers in Tacoma depending on the organization’s keenest need for rotation depth. Cummings has the efficiency to become a depth starter. View Link

Q&A

What did the Mariners give up to acquire Ty Cummings?

The Mariners traded reliever Casey Legumina to the Rays to acquire Ty Cummings.

Who is Ty Cummings and what is his background?

Ty Cummings is a right-handed pitcher selected in the 7th round of the 2023 draft, previously part of the trade for Randy Arozarena.

What impact does this trade have on the Mariners' bullpen?

The trade impacts the Mariners' immediate bullpen depth negatively, as they lose a capable reliever in Legumina.