moves that were dxpected. We could see more over the next week.
Jorge Polanco who didn't have the
season as expected after being
acquired shortly before spring
training the Mariners didn't accept
the teams option. He will be a
free agent. Though the Mariners
likely won't resign him they still
could actually. His option was
for $12 million. There is a good
chance he will not receive that
much on a new contract. Jorge
may have to decide on a one year
contract though another team
could go on a two year deal.
Signing a deal there will be
incentives build in I would expect.
The Mariners put Luis Urias on
waivers as he was not tendered
since he do for arbitration. This
puts 36 player on the 40 man
roster. Sam Haggerty who is on
60 day injured list is eligible for
arbitration too. The Mariners
will likely non tender him too.
The Mariners currently have 20
pitchers on the 40 man roster
with Matt Brash and Jackson
Kowar on the 60 day injured list.
Both will stay on likely until at
least spring training. Kowar
the Mariners could release
depending on how his future
looks in Seattle and whether
the Mariners need a spot.
Right now it looks like three
of the four infield positions
are open although the Mariners
could look to foot all of them.
JP Crawford had a poor season
in 2024 and whether the Mariners
are willing to see if he has a
comeback in 2025. He is good in
the clubhouse it seems. The
team has shortstops in the minors
however non seems to be ready
yet and Crawford is still under
contract.
The Mariners have Luke Raley
who did an OK job late in the
season at first base. Also Tyler
Locklear who played most of the
season at Tacoma though began in
double A is on the 40 man roster.
Locklear did have 45 at bats for
the Mariners however hit on .156
and had two home runs. Though
not good he could be ready in
2025. Justin Turner who the M's
acquired at the trading deadline
had a good time on the team.
He is a free agent and if the Mariners are interested he could be back next season. He was valuable batting
.264 and had five home runs in 48
games. Turner certainly enjoyed
his time in Seattle. Reliever Yimi
Garcia who is a free agent as well.
The only two to are free agents.
With Polanco and Urias gone the
Mariners have Ryan Bliss and Leo
Rivas on the roster to play second
base although they can play short
as well. Both showed some flashes.
The Mariners may go out and acquire
a second baseman with through trade
or free agency. The only prospect
that might be ready is Cole Young.
He would be a favorite to take the spot.
Josh Rojas who began the season
platooning with Urias at third base
may have been the Mariners best
hitter into May however slumped
after that. Rojas ended up only
hitting .225 though his defense
was excellent and better than expected.
The likihood the Mariners won't
acquire a first, second and third
baseman for next season. The
chance they will acquire a second
and third baseman. I would look
first getting a third baseman then a second baseman. Most likely Rojas
and Dylan Moore will be the backup
infielders depending on how the
upgrading goes.
The Mariners due sign Turner he
will be playing some first and
dh. The Mariners acquire a first
baseman which could be some on
the market we could see Turner
and Raley being the primary dh.
Raley as the 4th outfielder too.
Of course at times Moore could
play the outfield well as the infield.
All this comes down to what Dipoto,
general manager Hollander and
manager Dan Wilson would like to
see.
Right here keep up to what the
Mariners will do during the off
season. Go M's.
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