Impact Mariners free agency alternatives for $23.15M earmarked for Randy Arozarena

Zachary Rymer of Sodo Mojo proposes free agency alternatives for the Seattle Mariners if Randy Arozarena rejects an expected one-year, $23.15 million qualifying offer. Arozarena is anticipated to decline the offer following a strong 2026 campaign to pursue a lucrative multi-year deal elsewhere. Rymer argues Seattle could repurpose those earmarked funds into several impactful free agents on the open market.

The suggested targets include outfielders Seiya Suzuki and Ian Happ, who could provide power and Gold Glove defense at lower annual salaries. Alternatively, the writer suggests targeting left-handed reliever Adrian Morejon on a multi-year deal to rebuild the bullpen, arguing that elite pitching may offer better value than high-cost hitters.