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Reports: Cubs Acquire Leonys Martin From Mariners

(CBS) In a last-minute trade ahead of the postseason roster eligibility deadline, the Cubs acquired outfielder Leonys Martin from the Mariners late Thursday night, according to the Athletic and multiple reports.

In return, Chicago will send Seattle cash or a player to be named later.

The 29-year-old Martin is hitting .174 with three homers, eight RBIs and a .508 OPS in 34 games with Seattle this season. He was most recently at Triple-A Tacoma.

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