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The Seattle Mariners are facing key roster decisions following their Game 7 elimination by the Toronto Blue Jays in the American League Championship Series. Despite securing their first AL West title since 2001, manager Dan Wilson and president of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto are now shifting focus to impending free agents after falling short of the World Series.

Seattle faces crucial free agency choices regarding first baseman Josh Naylor and third baseman Eugenio Suárez, both acquired prior to the trade deadline. Dipoto stated that re-signing Naylor is a priority, while rookie Ben Williamson could step in at third base if Suárez departs, and second baseman Jorge Polanco holds a $6 million player option.