The Houston Astros, Seattle Mariners and Texas Rangers all came away with big pieces at the trade deadline, intensifying the race in the AL West.

In the sixth, with it still a game at 3-0, the Rangers threatened a two-out rally with a single by Seager and a double to the wall by Marcus Semien. Seager, a below-average runner, was held up at third. And stranded there when Adolis García struck out.

The Houston Astros are in the top spot in the AL West at the MLB trade deadline, but adding a pitcher like Justin Verlander helps a lot.

The Seattle Mariners are fully chasing a World Series this season with three significant additions to the roster ahead of the trade deadline made to bolster their hopes in a wide open AL race.

Eugenio Suárez's arrival gives the Mariners one of the deepest lineups in baseball and a lift in the clubhouse. Here are three thoughts the morning after the trade.