Joe Wieland made two starts for the Dodgers in 2015. (Associated Press photo)
The Dodgers traded Joe Wieland to the Seattle Mariners today for 21-year-old infielder Erick Mejia.
Mejia wasn’t on the Mariners’ 40-man roster, so trading Wieland brings the Dodgers’ 40-man roster to 39. That would appear to clear the spot needed to add pitcher Yaisel Sierra, who agreed to terms on a six-year contract earlier today.
Here’s a bit about Mejia from a couple prospect watchers:
Mejia is a somewhat interesting return for Wieland. Can run, can play shortstop, gap power. Could be a solid bench option at some point.
— Christopher Crawford (@CVCrawfordBP) January 12, 2016
@truebluela FWIW, I nominated him for consideration. Excellent glove, plus runner.
— Brendan Gawlowski (@GawlowskiB) January 12, 2016
And here’s more from the Dodgers’ press release: