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Following a Game 7 ALCS loss to the Toronto Blue Jays, the Seattle Mariners are preparing for critical roster decisions this offseason. President of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto and manager Dan Wilson must navigate impending free agency for key midseason acquisitions, most notably first baseman Josh Naylor and third baseman Eugenio Suárez. Dipoto identified re-signing Naylor as an organizational priority to maintain the lineup's competitive drive heading into next season.

Seattle also faces questions at other positions, including whether to rely on rookie third baseman Ben Williamson or retain Suárez. Second baseman Jorge Polanco holds a $6 million player option but could seek a larger contract following a rebound campaign. Despite the painful exit, franchise cornerstones Cal Raleigh and Julio Rodríguez remain under long-term contracts after leading the Mariners to their first AL West title since 2001.