Mariners add Heston, might leave without more

NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. — Right-hander Chris Heston, who threw a no-hitter in a strong 2015 rookie season before spending most of last year in Triple-A and on the disabled list, has been traded from the Giants to the Mariners for a player to be named, sources said Wednesday.

The deal has not been formally announced by the two teams and likely won’t be finalized until after the conclusion of the Winter Meetings.

Mariners general manager Jerry Dipoto came to the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in search of a mid-rotation starting pitcher, and that search presumably continues as Heston figures more as organizational depth at this point.

Heston went 12-11 with a 3.95 ERA in 31 starts in 2015, but he threw just five innings for the Giants in four relief outings in ’16 while allowing six runs on nine hits. He was 2-9 with a 4.54 ERA in 15 games, including 14 starts, for Triple-A Sacramento before going on the 60-day DL in June with an oblique injury.

The Giants are looking to move Heston to open a spot on their 40-man roster for closer Mark …

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