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‘A big boost’: Why Raptors should be encouraged by play of Poeltl

NBA analyst Esfandiar Baraheni joins the JD Bunkis Podcast and discusses how Raptors big man Jakob Poeltl has started to turn his season around following a tough start, and whether he could become a more impactful player, or a trade…

Published: Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 4:31 PM
‘A big boost’: Why Raptors should be encouraged by play of Poeltl
Key Things to Know
  • The Seattle Mariners face major offseason roster decisions following a Game 7 ALCS elimination by Toronto.
  • President of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto confirmed that re-signing pending free-agent first baseman Josh Naylor is a team priority.
  • Seattle must address third base with Eugenio Suárez entering free agency and rookie Ben Williamson available as an internal option.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Following a Game 7 loss to Toronto in the ALCS, the Seattle Mariners face critical roster decisions heading into the offseason. While core stars Cal Raleigh and Julio Rodríguez remain locked into long-term contracts, Seattle must address multiple pending free agents after capturing their first AL West title since 2001.

President of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto identified re-signing first baseman Josh Naylor as a primary offseason priority. The front office must also decide whether to retain free-agent third baseman Eugenio Suárez or turn to rookie Ben Williamson, while second baseman Jorge Polanco holds a $6 million player option.

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