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Following their Game 7 ALCS elimination against Toronto, the Seattle Mariners are entering an offseason focused on crucial roster decisions. Despite winning their first AL West title since 2001 and watching catcher Cal Raleigh hit 60 home runs, the franchise fell short of its first World Series appearance. Manager Dan Wilson and president of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto must now manage impending free agents and resolve player contract situations.

Dipoto stated that addressing first base and re-signing pending free agent Josh Naylor is an organizational priority. The front office also faces choices regarding free-agent third baseman Eugenio Suárez, potentially replacing him with rookie Ben Williamson. Additionally, second baseman Jorge Polanco holds a $6 million player option for next season after completing a rebound campaign.