Source: Marlins trade Dee Gordon to Mariners

ByABC News
December 7, 2017, 5:29 PM

— -- Dee Gordon is on the move.

The speedy second baseman has been traded from the Miami Marlins to the Seattle Mariners, a source told ESPN, confirming a report by The Athletic.

With? Robinson Cano?entrenched at second base and Jean Segura at shortstop, Seattle is eyeing having Gordon play center field.?

The 29-year-old Gordon spent the past three seasons in Miami but was expected to be dealt by the cost-cutting Marlins, who are under new ownership.

Gordon hit .308 with 60 steals and 114 runs scored in 2017.

Gordon is owed $37 million in base salary through the 2020 season. In addition, the Mariners will hold a $14 million option for the 2021 season.

Gordon was suspended 80 games in 2016 for violating MLB's performance-enhancing drug policy.