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Mariners Officially Lose 36 Players to Free Agency

Every year, five days after the World Series ends, players on minor league contracts in every MLB organization become free agents. Specifically, the players whose contracts ended at the conclusion of the 2026 season — they hit the open market.…

By Billy Heyen · Heavy

Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 7:57 PM

Key Things to Know

A total of 36 Seattle Mariners minor league players officially entered free agency following the 2026 season.
The departures became official five days after the conclusion of the World Series.
Notable major league veterans hitting free agency include Patrick Wisdom, Connor Joe, and Dane Dunning.

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The Seattle Mariners have officially seen 36 minor league players enter free agency following the conclusion of the 2026 Major League Baseball season. Five days after the World Series ended, players across MLB whose minor league contracts expired hit the open market, as compiled by Baseball America.

The list of departures includes notable players with major league experience, such as Patrick Wisdom, Connor Joe, Stuart Fairchild, Andy Ibáñez, Carson Fulmer, Dane Dunning, and Simeon Woods Richardson. Seattle retains the option to re-sign any of these free agents as the organization looks to replenish its minor league system.

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