The Mariners struck gold with last winter’s re-signing of Jorge Polanco on a $6MM free agent deal. They attributed his down 2024 season to a knee injury that had required postseason meniscus surgery. The switch-hitting infielder rewarded their faith by connecting on 26 home runs with a .265/.326/.495 slash across 524 plate appearances. Polanco has certainly put himself in … [Read more...] about Jorge Polanco Reportedly Seeking Three-Plus Year Deal
Mariners Not Planning To Trade Luis Castillo
The Mariners were willing to listen to offers for Luis Castillo at this time last year, but the right-hander ultimately remained with Seattle. The club doesn’t intend to shop Castillo during this year’s winter meetings, reports Adam Jude of the Seattle Times. The 32-year-old Castillo delivered steady results last season, pitching to a 3.54 ERA over 32 starts. He topped 175 … [Read more...] about Mariners Not Planning To Trade Luis Castillo
Giants Could Make Bryce Eldridge Available In Trade Talks
10:33PM: The Mariners and Red Sox are two teams known to have interest in Eldridge, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle writes. It isn’t known if Seattle’s interest has continued now that Josh Naylor has re-signed and locked up the first base position for the next five years, though the M’s could conceivably use Naylor and Eldridge in the same first base/DH mixture … [Read more...] about Giants Could Make Bryce Eldridge Available In Trade Talks
Mariners, Pirates Linked To Ketel Marte
The list of teams connected to Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte continues to grow. Jon Heyman of the New York Post reported that the Mariners and Pirates are among the teams interested in dealing for the three-time All-Star. Heyman also linked the Red Sox, Rays, and Tigers to Marte, echoing this morning’s report from USA Today’s Bob Nightengale. Those squads join the … [Read more...] about Mariners, Pirates Linked To Ketel Marte
Mariners Open To Reunion With Mitch Garver
The Mariners traded catcher Harry Ford to the Nationals earlier today as part of a deal for lefty reliever Jose A. Ferrer. In the wake of that move, the club is open to a reunion with free agent Mitch Garver, according to Adam Jude of the Seattle Times. Garver, who turns 35 in January, just played out the final season of a two-year, $24MM deal originally signed in December … [Read more...] about Mariners Open To Reunion With Mitch Garver