Adrian Morejon’s relief stand throws Mariners lifeline for long-shot free agent splash

Zachary Rymer argues that free-agent left-hander Adrian Morejon's preference to remain a relief pitcher could make him an appealing splash target for the Seattle Mariners. According to a report from The Athletic, multiple teams view Morejon as a potential starting pitcher, but he prefers staying in the bullpen. Mariners president of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto recently indicated that the team aims to actively pursue bullpen additions through this offseason's appealing free-agent market.

MLB Trade Rumors projects Morejon to secure a five-year, $80 million contract in free agency. Rymer notes that while signing a reliever to such an expensive deal would be unusual for Seattle, Morejon's age of 27 fits the team's past spending criteria. Other potential targets, including Japanese slugger Teruaki Sato, Randy Arozarena, and Seiya Suzuki, carry major costs or risks, leaving Morejon as a rare high-end option.