In Mariners news…The Mariners are among multiple teams interested in Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte. Daniel Kramer at MLB.com addresses questions surrounding a Randy Arozarena extension, Jorge Polanco contract, Tarik Skubal signing, and more. Both the Mariners and Nationals benefitted from their recent trade involving Harry Ford. Around the league…Second baseman Jeff Kent has been elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame through the Contemporary Baseball Era Committee.The Pittsburgh Pirates have made a four-year offer to free agent left fielder Kyle Schwarber that is projected to be upwards of $100 million. The San Francisco Giants are reportedly interested in pursuing free agent outfielder Harrison Bader.Toronto Blue Jays reliever Yariel Rodriguez has cleared outright waivers and is no longer on the team’s 40-man roster.