Zunino to Rays, Mallex to M’s in 5-player deal
Mallex Smith believes in second chances, so he’ll happily give Mariners general manager Jerry Dipoto a pass on his first abbreviated stint with Seattle. Smith is the centerpiece of a five-player swap that sent catcher Mike Zunino, outfielder Guillermo Heredia and Minor League left-hander Michael Plassmeyer to the Rays in exchange for Smith and Minor League outfielder Jake Fraley.

