‘They don’t trust McKenna’: What to make of Hiller’s benching decision

The Seattle Mariners are facing several major roster decisions following their Game 7 ALCS elimination by the Toronto Blue Jays. Despite capturing their first AL West title since 2001 and seeing Cal Raleigh hit 60 home runs, the franchise fell short of its first World Series trip, prompting manager Dan Wilson and front office leaders to address upcoming personnel needs.

President of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto identified re-signing pending free agent first baseman Josh Naylor as a priority. The front office must also make decisions regarding free agent third baseman Eugenio Suárez, potentially replacing him with rookie Ben Williamson, while second baseman Jorge Polanco holds a $6 million player option.