Mariners acquire right-handers Whalen, Povse from Braves

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Source: FOX Sports

FILE – This Aug. 23, 2016 file photo shows Atlanta Braves’ Rob Whalen throwing a pitch against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the first inning of a baseball game in Phoenix. The Seattle Mariners acquired right-handers Rob Whalen and Max Povse from the Atlanta Braves on Monday, Nov. 28, 2016 for outfield prospect Alex Jackson and a player to be named. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, file)

ATLANTA (AP) The Seattle Mariners acquired right-handers Rob Whalen and Max Povse from the Atlanta Braves on Monday night for outfield prospect Alex Jackson and a player to be named.

The 20-year-old Jackson was the sixth pick in the 2014 amateur draft. He has hit .233 in three minor league seasons, including .243 with 11 homers and 55 RBIs for Class A Clinton of the Midwest League this year.

”We value upside, and we believe Alex has a lot of it,” Braves general manager John Coppolella told The Associated Press. ”We believe in the potential and the person,…

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