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Following a Game 7 ALCS elimination against Toronto, the Seattle Mariners are preparing for significant offseason roster decisions. Manager Dan Wilson and president of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto addressed the team's upcoming choices after winning their first AL West title since 2001. Dipoto highlighted that addressing first base and re-signing pending free agent Josh Naylor is an organizational priority heading into the winter.

The Mariners also face key questions regarding free-agent third baseman Eugenio Suárez and second baseman Jorge Polanco, who holds a $6 million player option. Rookie Ben Williamson is an internal candidate for third base if Suárez departs. While Cal Raleigh and Julio Rodríguez remain under long-term contracts, team leadership aims to retain core intensity and avoid becoming a one-hit wonder.