Free agent second baseman Jorge Polanco underwent surgery to repair the patellar tendon in his left knee after the season, clouding his market on the heels of a down year with the Mariners. Agent Ulises Cabrera of Octagon tells MLB.com’s Jon Morosi that his client is currently expected to be cleared for full baseball activity in January. Seattle declined a $12MM club option on … [Read more...] about Jorge Polanco On Track For January Return To Baseball Activity
Mitch Haniger Exercises Player Option
Mitch Haniger bypassed the opportunity to opt out of the final year of his contract with the Mariners, MLBTR has confirmed. The outfielder returns to Seattle on a $15.5MM salary. There wasn’t much doubt about this decision. Haniger is coming off a second straight down year. He hit .208/.286/.334 across 423 plate appearances. That’s similar production to the middling … [Read more...] about Mitch Haniger Exercises Player Option
Mariners Select Blas Castano
The Mariners announced they’ve added righty Blas Castano to their 40-man roster. As a player with parts of seven seasons in the minors, he would’ve otherwise qualified for minor league free agency. Castano gets a 40-man spot for the first time in his career at age 26. The Dominican Republic native spent six seasons in the Yankee system before joining the Mariners on a minor … [Read more...] about Mariners Select Blas Castano
Mariners Decline Option On Jorge Polanco; Luis Urias Elects Free Agency
The Mariners on Friday declined their $12MM club option on second baseman Jorge Polanco, per a team announcement. He’ll be paid a $750K buyout and become a free agent. The M’s also announced that infielder Luis Urias went unclaimed on outright waivers and elected free agency. Their 40-man roster is currently at 36 players. Seattle acquired the switch-hitting Polanco from the … [Read more...] about Mariners Decline Option On Jorge Polanco; Luis Urias Elects Free Agency
Mariners, Logan Gilbert Yet To Have Serious Extension Talks
Logan Gilbert is coming off his best season yet, posting a 3.23 ERA and outstanding strikeout and walk rates over a Major League-leading 208 2/3 innings. The former 14th overall pick has lived up to the hype since making his MLB debut in 2021, and while he has cemented his place in the Mariners’ rotation, he isn’t yet a lock for the team’s future plans. Adam Jude of the … [Read more...] about Mariners, Logan Gilbert Yet To Have Serious Extension Talks