4 World Series participants Mariners should be chasing once offseason begins

The Mariners aren't in the World Series, but they need to have their eye on it for potential offseason pursuits.

By Zachary Rymer · SoDo MoJo

Published: Wednesday, 21 October 2026 at 6:00 PM

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Zachary Rymer names four World Series participants from the Rays and Brewers the Seattle Mariners should target this offseason.
Rymer suggests signing free-agent catcher Gary Sánchez to share duties with Cal Raleigh.
The writer views infielder Joey Ortiz as an ideal trade candidate to bolster Seattle's infield defense.

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Zachary Rymer of Sodo Mojo highlights four World Series players from the Tampa Bay Rays and Milwaukee Brewers that the Seattle Mariners should target during the upcoming offseason. The recommendations include targeting free agent catcher Gary Sánchez alongside potential trade candidates Joey Ortiz, Trevor Megill, and Kevin Kelly to strengthen the Mariners' roster.

Rymer suggests Sánchez to share catching duties with Cal Raleigh, while Ortiz could provide elite infield defense and right-handed hitting. Megill and Kelly are pitched as essential bullpen upgrades to help address the Mariners' issues with late-season relief pitching and home runs surrendered.

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