Infielder Jorge Polanco is now a free agent, reports Jon Heyman of The New York Post. Heyman says Polanco is turning down an $8MM mutual option but Polanco actually converted that to a $6MM player option during the season. Regardless of the details, the larger point is that Polanco is heading back to the open market, collecting a $750K buyout on his way out the door. The … [Read more...] about Jorge Polanco Declines Player Option
Poll: Who Will Win The League Championship Series?
The postseason field has been narrowed down to four teams, in mostly chalk fashion. Each member of the final four is a division winner, and three of the clubs received first-round byes. The Dodgers were the only club who had to advance through the wild card round, and the reigning World Series champs aren’t exactly underdogs. In fact, all of the Brewers, Mariners, and Blue … [Read more...] about Poll: Who Will Win The League Championship Series?
Bryan Woo Expected To Be Part Of Mariners’ ALCS Roster
After an epic 15-inning win over the Tigers in Game Five of the ALDS, the Mariners are advancing to their first AL Championship Series since 2001. The club’s hard-worked pitching staff will likely be getting some major reinforcements, as M’s president of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto told reporters (including the Seattle Times’ Adam Jude) that right-hander Bryan Woo is … [Read more...] about Bryan Woo Expected To Be Part Of Mariners’ ALCS Roster
Bryan Woo Left Off Mariners’ ALDS Roster
Right-hander Bryan Woo won’t be part of the Mariners’ AL Division Series roster, according to the Seattle Times’ Adam Jude. “The club is optimistic Woo will be available in the ALCS if they do advance,” Jude writes, though Seattle’s path to the next round will be trickier without their most consistent pitcher from the 2025 season. Woo’s postseason status has been a question … [Read more...] about Bryan Woo Left Off Mariners’ ALDS Roster
Mariners Claim José Castillo, Designate Joe Jacques For Assignment
The Mariners announced that they have claimed left-hander José Castillo off waivers from the Mets. The latter club designated him for assignment a few days ago. To open a 40-man roster spot, fellow lefty Joe Jacques has been designated for assignment. Castillo is out of options, so the M’s will need to make a corresponding active roster move once he reports to the team. Ryan … [Read more...] about Mariners Claim José Castillo, Designate Joe Jacques For Assignment