Randy Arozarena’s qualifying offer starts the clock on $124 million Mariners exit

Randy Arozarena has the option to return to the Mariners for $23.15 million. He won't take it.

By Zachary Rymer · SoDo MoJo

Published: Monday, 2 November 2026 at 11:38 PM

Key Things to Know

Zachary Rymer argues Randy Arozarena is likely to leave Seattle after receiving a $23.15 million qualifying offer.
Jim Bowden of The Athletic projects Arozarena to secure a five-year, $124 million contract in free agency.
Arozarena has until November 17 to accept or decline the qualifying offer.

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Randy Arozarena received a one-year, $23.15 million qualifying offer from the Seattle Mariners ahead of the November 17 deadline. Zachary Rymer of Sodo Mojo expects the 31-year-old outfielder to decline the offer and pursue free agency, where Jim Bowden of The Athletic projects him to command a five-year contract worth $124 million.

Rymer notes that Arozarena reportedly prefers the East Coast and that Seattle's front office rarely awards nine-figure free-agent contracts. If Arozarena departs on a deal exceeding $50 million, the Mariners would receive draft compensation after the first round of the 2027 MLB draft.

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