Seattle Mariners Infielder Says He's Not Worried About Current Trade Rumors

Ben Williamson has played well, especially defensively, but the team could still look to bring in an impact player before Thursday's deadline.

Seattle Mariners third baseman Ben Williamson (9) in the dugout after scoring against the Kansas City Royals during the seventh inning at T-Mobile Park on July 2. | John Froschauer-Imagn Images

The Seattle Mariners have been linked to several infield options in advance of Thursday's trade deadline. Even after acquiring first baseman Josh Naylor, Seattle has been connected to Eugenio Suarez (Diamondbacks) and Willi Castro (Twins). They've also been lukewarmly connected to Yoan Moncada of the Los Angeles Angels.

If the M's do go out and get a third baseman, it will create a problem for rookie Ben Williamson, who has been the primary starter since being promoted in mid-April.

An excellent defender, Williamson has been a subpar offensive performer, which would be the reason the team would choose to upgrade. He's hitting a respectable .256, but has just one home run and a .608 OPS. He's also carrying a 78 OPS+, suggesting he's been a below-average player.

However, Williamson isn't worried about the rumors and how it impacts his job, as he told Daniel Kramer of MLB.com after Monday's win over the A's.

Ben Williamson on the possibility of the Mariners adding a third baseman ahead of the Trade Deadline:

“I'm just going to show up and do my best every day. And whatever happens, happens from there.”

Ben Williamson on the possibility of the Mariners adding a third baseman ahead of the Trade Deadline:

“I'm just going to show up and do my best every day. And whatever happens, happens from there.”

— Daniel Kramer (@DKramer_) July 29, 2025

Williamson featured prominently in that win, going 2-for-3 at the plate with a run scored and a double. He also made several defensive plays, including robbing a hit that could have tied the game in the bottom of the eighth inning.

Ben Williamson, halting a rally.

With Matt Brash struggling to find the strike zone and with the bases loaded, the rookie third baseman makes another diving stop, gets the forceout at third and helps the Mariners preserve a 3-1 lead moving to the 9th inning. pic.twitter.com/WxvXwBBO1s

— Daniel Kramer (@DKramer_) July 29, 2025

If Williamson is supplanted from the starting job, there is certainly a chance that he could remain on the team as a defensive replacement, and maybe even could slide into Dylan Moore's utility job, especially considering Moore is mired in a 2-for-56 slump.

The Mariners will play the Athletics again on Tuesday at 7:05 p.m. PT.

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