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Mariners Acquire Nick Rumbelow

By Kyle Downing | November 18, 2017 at 3:46pm CDT

The Mariners have announced that they’ve acquired right-hander Nick Rumbelow from the Yankees in exchange for a pair of minor league pitchers, left-hander JP Sears and righty Juan Then.

It’s not an earth-shattering trade by any means, but it certainly does have at least one significant implication. The Yankees are facing a significant roster crunch that needs to be resolved by November 20th, which is the deadline to set rosters ahead of the Rule 5 Draft. As Josh Norris of Baseball America points out (subscription required and recommended), the Yankees only had two open spots on the 40-man as of Thursday, and have a number of players worth protecting. That list includes No. 3 overall prospect Gleyber Torres, along with Albert Abreu, Thairo Estrada, Domingo Acevedo and Billy McKinney. Trading Rumbelow, who was added to the 40-man roster on November 6th, doesn’t magically solve the Yankees’ Rule 5 dilemma, but it helps by clearing one more spot.

This is the third trade to go down during the 2017-2018 offseason, and the Mariners have been involved in all three so far. Most recently, Seattle also acquired corner infielder Ryon Healy from the Athletics (link).

[Related: Updated Mariners Depth Chart]

Rumbelow has just 15 2/3 major league innings under his belt, all coming in relief during the 2015 season. The right-hander allowed seven runs and struck out 15 while walking five batters. He began the 2016 season at Triple-A Scranton-Wilkes Barre and pitched just one inning before suffering a UCL sprain and ultimately undergoing Tommy John surgery. He was subsequently designated for assignment in mid-November. However, it only took 11 1/3 solid minor league innings this past season to convince the Yankees to add him back to the 40-man.

Sears, 21, was an 11th-round pick in this year’s draft out of The Citadel, the Military College of South Carolina. The reliever struck out a whopping 49 batters across just 27 2/3 innings across two levels of the lower minors, including 17 innings in A-ball during which he didn’t allow a run.

The 17-year-old Then was an international signing out of the Dominican Republic. Like Sears, his only professional season to date is 2017. The right-hander started 13 games for the Mariners’ Rookie affiliate, posting an excellent 2.64 ERA to go along with 8.22 K/9, 2.20 BB/9 and a 53% ground ball rate.

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63 Comments

  1. SimplyAmazin91

    8 years ago

    Will only the Mariners make trades this season?

    Reply
    • NorahW

      8 years ago

      Probably, judging from the past. Why don’t they just go ahead and get rid of everyone and rebuild. They’ll never get anywhere with these guys they keep trading for. Really disappointing.

      Reply
  2. Cuso

    8 years ago

    40-Man machinations for the Yanks…

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  3. Silent

    8 years ago

    Ok lol

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  4. SimplyAmazin91

    8 years ago

    Will only the Mariners make trades this offseason?

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    • MB923

      8 years ago

      Stanton to the Mariners if that is the case.

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      • cwilliam

        8 years ago

        Well of course. DiPoto will need to make a series of waiver claims and trades to acquire players to ship to Miami. So probably 8-10 DiPoto moves just to get Stanton.

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        • hiflew

          8 years ago

          8-10 DiPoto trades is only about a week’s worth., So it shouldn’t take long.

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    • terry g

      8 years ago

      Early yet but Trader Jerry does his thing.

      Reply
  5. baines03

    8 years ago

    I’m starting to think Dipoto has A.D.D.

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    • Neil5611

      8 years ago

      As a Mariners fan, that’s hysterical!

      Reply
    • zoinksscoob

      8 years ago

      I’ve taken to calling him Trade-D.H.D. (say it out loud…)

      Reply
  6. Zack35

    8 years ago

    Jerry DiPoto has a trading addiction. He needs help. At this point you have to wonder if he’s doing trades for the fun of it

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    • NorahW

      8 years ago

      Sometimes it seems like it.

      Reply
  7. bballblk

    8 years ago

    Jerry Dipoto manages the mariners like his mlb the show team

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    • card collector18

      8 years ago

      HAH

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    • jackt

      8 years ago

      lol so true

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    • bradthebluefish

      8 years ago

      That’s my boy!

      Reply
  8. danny c

    8 years ago

    JP sears has insane strikeout numbers for a guy who throws 90.

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    • metseventually

      8 years ago

      ~~~strikeouts aren’t only because someone throws hard~~~

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  9. Coast1

    8 years ago

    Jerry DiPoto is the patron saint of MLBTR. He constantly brings content and he should be recognized for his contribution.

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    • angelsinthetroutfield

      8 years ago

      Definitely deserves a holiday basket from MLBTR

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      • Weather Report of Atlanta

        8 years ago

        Listen, Jerry needs to retire in the Mariners organization. It’s the only team that fits his style. Captain Dipoto of the U.S.S Seattle exploring all the undiscovered Trade Routes in Major League Baseball. His Mariners come and go like the currents.

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        • Phil253

          8 years ago

          I (heart) this!

          Reply
    • SundownDevil

      8 years ago

      DiPoto would be a much more entertaining column than Tim Dillard or Trevor May’s boring diatribes. Where’s that former front office guy, Chuck Whatshisname? Bring him back instead of hasbeen players.

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      • hodor 3

        8 years ago

        Tim Dillard is a national treasure. You shut your mouth.

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  10. xscalabr

    8 years ago

    Jerry needs to go to rehab for his addiction

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  11. Dock_Elvis

    8 years ago

    I’m guessing Jerry DiPoto has a Thanksgiving flight out of Sea-Tac on Monday. He’s firing off as many rounds as he can before his family makes him stop for the week. Don’t try to text him this week….he probably has to put his phone in a time-out basket on the table.

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    • Buddy “Bud” Hull

      8 years ago

      He’s had one pretty substantial trade over the last few Novembers: Last year the the Walker/Marte for Segura/Haniger deal came to be on Thanksgiving Eve. In 2015 we had the Miller/Morrison for Karns/Powell move between the M’s and Rays. So who knows what else he has up his sleeve in the next week or two.

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      • Dock_Elvis

        8 years ago

        He’ll be trading turkey for someone’s ham next Thursday.

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  12. Phillies2017

    8 years ago

    I love Sears. In my mock draft last season I picked him in the 7th round. He’s advanced and I love the potential. Reminds me of Andrew Miller.

    Don’t sleep on Then either. I had never heard of him before today, but his numbers signify that prospect lists could start paying attention soon.

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    • Jbigz12

      8 years ago

      I’ll admit im not too familiar with JP Sears. But a 21 year old pitcher in low A who is 5’11 and his fastball maxes out at 93 reminds you of Andrew Miller? The gigantic hard throwing lefty reliever? He has some impressive k numbers against the low minors guy. With no added velocity I’m sure the more advanced hitters will have an easier time with him. Think thats a stretch for a comparison.

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      • kenneth cole

        8 years ago

        Yeah right how is he Andrew Miller lol. Any lefty with a slider is Andrew miller now

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    • seamaholic 2

      8 years ago

      Crazy K numbers in low minors are not unusual, especially for a college pitcher. He’s probably just got an advanced change-up or splitter or something the 18-19 year olds in his league have never seem before. It’s a well-trod path that usually ends around AA.

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  13. kgmkpmrgkmegrkmegrm

    8 years ago

    I thought one of the players involved might be a PTBNL, where they get Juan Then they get the other guy later

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    • CherryJohnson

      8 years ago

      Fantastic

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  14. CubsRebsSaints

    8 years ago

    THREE! Bleh bleh bleh bleh!

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  15. Bert17

    8 years ago

    Maybe MLB Trade Rumors needs to fess up and disclose that Dipoto owns stock in the company.

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  16. kaido24

    8 years ago

    will someone besides the Mariners make a trade already?

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    • bradenbaseball18

      8 years ago

      I mean, the Yanks, the A’s, and the White Sox have too…

      Reply
  17. whitemule70

    8 years ago

    Smart trade by Cashman. Free up a space on the 40 and add some younger arms.

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  18. Phillies2017

    8 years ago

    Mariners’ offseason to date:

    Ryon Healy, Nick Rumbelow, Zach Vincej, David Freitas, Andrew Romine and ~$500K in Int’l Pool Space for Emilio Pagan, Alexander Campos, JP Sears, Juan Then, Thyago Vieira, Jacob Hannemann and $40,000.

    which side would you rather have?

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  19. dobsonel

    8 years ago

    Torres doesn’t need to be protected. He’s got one more season left.

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    • floridapinstripes

      8 years ago

      Unfortunately he does. I wish I was wrong. It depends on the signing date. which was April I believe for him

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      • jtmorgan

        8 years ago

        He definitely has to be protected. As a 16 yo signee he has 5 seasons before he needs to be protected. He was signed July 2, 2013 so the 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2017 seasons make 5 and he’s eligible for the rule 5 draft this winter.

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        • dobsonel

          8 years ago

          The date of the signing is irrelevant. The clock starts on day one of the player’s first season which is 2014. That is only 4 full seasons so he doesn’t need to be protected. To the author of this article, please do your research or prove me wrong.

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        • slund24

          8 years ago

          College draftees out of the 2014 class, high school draftees out of the 2013 class and most international amateurs signed in the 2013-14 international period are eligible this year if not protected.
          Torres is eligible for rule 5 draft if not added.

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      • tim815

        8 years ago

        He was a July signing.

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  20. TapDancingTeddy

    8 years ago

    Kyle Downing, I believe the name of Mr. Estrada is Thairo not Thailo. That’s why the link is not working.

    Reply
  21. Chris Sale Amateur Tailor

    8 years ago

    Calm down people, Dipoto making a trade is hardly news

    Reply
  22. antsmith7

    8 years ago

    When are we going to see free agent moves and significant trades? Are we going to have to wait until after the Winter Meetings?

    Reply
  23. martyvan90

    8 years ago

    Ansty, you’ll have to be patient. Everyone is waiting for clarity on the Otani front. Mañana or Monday was the latest buzz I heard.

    Reply
  24. Ken M.

    8 years ago

    Another heist by Cashman! 2 high upside pitchers for a 40 man casualty. When will GMs stop trading with him?

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    • xabial

      8 years ago

      heist? I would’ve took “cash considerations” for Nick Rumbelow.

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  25. BSPORT

    8 years ago

    Decent pitching prospects for Rumbelow. Not sure why Seattle would want him.

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  26. Yamsi12

    8 years ago

    Jerry’s kids.

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  27. dobsonel

    8 years ago

    The date of the signing is irrelevant. The clock starts on day one of the player’s first season which is 2014. That is only 4 full seasons so he doesn’t need to be protected. To the author of this article, please do your research or prove me wrong.

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    • EddieO

      8 years ago

      Strange, Torres was added to the 40 man today…weird for a player who did not need to be protected by your assessment of the rules….

      It was reported at numerous spots he was rule 5 eligible, including by Mayo of MLB.com….gonna guess they know slightly more about the rules than you do.

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      • dobsonel

        8 years ago

        I up-voted you. Clearly I was wrong. Saw several places leave him off the list. Always proof your sources I guess.

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  28. lowtalker1

    8 years ago

    Bc of the padres, teams are rethinking the rule 5 draft and who to protect
    Good stuff

    Reply
  29. Phil253

    8 years ago

    Isn’t JP Sears the long haired ginger health mock health guru dude from the internet’s? I love that dude he makes fun of all those gluten hating, judgmental vegan, yoga pants wearing privileged folk.

    Reply
  30. ckln88

    8 years ago

    What if Dipoto made this trade knowing the Yankees have no cap space. Just to grab Sears in Rule 5 draft today. ‍♂️

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    • slund24

      8 years ago

      Sears was drafted in 2017 and wont be available for Rule 5 draft until 2020 if not added to 40 man by then. So I don’t think Jerry didnt know rule 5 draft rules and traded a guy to get him back in the draft.

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