The Seattle Mariners had a magical 2025 season. From Cal Raleigh putting up the best power-hitting season from a catcher in MLB history to a trip to Game 7 of the ALCS, the Mariners' 2025 season was a great one.
But, they came up short of making the World Series. In years past, the Mariners might've let some of their free agents walk as they retool. But this offseason, Seattle's front office has a different plan.
As Robert Murray of Fansided.com reports, the Mariners general manager, Justin Hollander, said the team has clear plans for the core from 2025, which includes Josh Naylor, Eugenio Suarez, and Jorge Polanco.
Mariners have a clear offseason plan for trio of top free agents
Hollander said that he would like to bring "as much of last year's team back if we can."
Naylor, Polanco, and Suarez are the three names that Seattle will have to try and re-sign this winter. While the chances of the Mariners keeping all three might not be high, the team is going to try.
After years of trying to make the postseason and go on a run, the 2025 season has opened the door for Seattle to be more aggressive in free agency.
While other teams might be looking to sign new faces, the Mariners are going to try to retain their core pieces, while exploring bullpen additions as well.
Acquired at the deadline from the Arizona Diamondbacks, the 28-year-old Naylor wound up hitting.299 with an.831 OPS for Seattle in 54 games, along with an impressive.340 average and.967 OPS in the postseason.
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Suarez was also picked up from the Diamondbacks, and while a bit older at 34 years old, he had an iconic Grand Slam during Game 5 of the ALCS to give the Mariners a 3-2 series advantage.
Polanco is 32 years old and was the hitter who finally broke through for Seattle in the 15-inning thriller in Game 5 of the ALDS against the Detroit Tigers. He had a.265 average and.821 OPS in the regular season, and followed it up with a clutch postseason performance against Tarik Skubal and the Tigers in the ALDS.
The Mariners are going to try and keep all three fielders to ensure their infield doesn't change from the 2025 season.
A full season with the Mariners' second-half offense, combined with a step-up from the pitching staff, and Seattle could be a top World Series contender in 2026.
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