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The Seattle Mariners are facing crucial offseason roster decisions following their Game 7 ALCS elimination by the Toronto Blue Jays. Despite winning their first AL West title since 2001 and seeing catcher Cal Raleigh hit 60 home runs, the franchise fell short of its first World Series appearance. President of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto and manager Dan Wilson must now resolve key roster vacancies before the 2026 campaign.

First baseman Josh Naylor and third baseman Eugenio Suárez are both set to become free agents, with Dipoto identifying Naylor's return as a priority. Rookie Ben Williamson is an option to replace Suárez at third base, while second baseman Jorge Polanco holds a $6 million player option. Club officials emphasized their desire to build on the successful season rather than treat it as an aberration.