Seattle's trade with Tampa Bay looks more interesting now that former Mariners draft pick Ty Cummings is returning in the Casey Legumina deal.

The Seattle Mariners traded right-hander Casey Legumina, who was designated for assignment on Tuesday, to the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for minor-league right-hander Ty Cummings on Friday. Legumina was designated for assignment to clear room on Seattle's roster for right-hander Alex Hoppe. Legumina, 28, appeared in eight games for Seattle this season.

The Tampa Bay Rays have acquired a piece for their bullpen in a trade with the Seattle Mariners.

The Mariners sent right-handed pitcher Casey Legumina to one of their most familiar trade partners, the Rays

The Tampa Bay Rays acquire right-handed reliever Casey Legumina from the Seattle Mariners following his recent designation for assignment.

The Rays bullpen has a new member

The Mariners needed bullpen flexibility, but Tampa Bay's interest in Casey Legumina adds an annoying layer to the roster call.

Seattle and Tampa Bay quietly agreed to a trade on Friday.

The Seattle Mariners recalled right-hander Alex Hoppe from Triple-A Tacoma on Tuesday and designated right-hander Casey Legumina for assignment. Hoppe, 27, has yet to appear in a major league game. In eight games for Tacoma this season, Hoppe allowed one unearned run with 12 strikeouts against three walks across eight innings.