Makar makes unfortunate deflection into Avalanche’s net

Following a Game 7 ALCS elimination by the Toronto Blue Jays, the Seattle Mariners face critical roster decisions heading into the offseason. President of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto and manager Dan Wilson must navigate several pending free agents after securing Seattle's first AL West title since 2001. Dipoto highlighted re-signing pending free agent first baseman Josh Naylor as an organizational priority, while decisions also loom for free agent third baseman Eugenio Suárez.

Seattle could turn third base over to rookie Ben Williamson if Suárez departs, while second baseman Jorge Polanco holds a $6 million player option. Despite the difficult finish, the franchise retains foundational core players Cal Raleigh and Julio Rodríguez under long-term deals through the decade after Raleigh hit 60 home runs during the 2025 campaign.