Canadiens’ Xhekaj buries goal then drops gloves on ensuing faceoff

Following a Game 7 loss to Toronto in the ALCS, the Seattle Mariners are preparing for significant offseason roster decisions. President of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto and manager Dan Wilson addressed the team's future on Thursday after winning their first AL West title since 2001. Dipoto stated that addressing first base and retaining impending free agent Josh Naylor is a major priority heading into the winter.

Seattle must also determine how to handle free agent third baseman Eugenio Suárez, potentially replacing him with rookie Ben Williamson. Additionally, second baseman Jorge Polanco faces a decision on a $6 million player option. Despite the playoff elimination, franchise cornerstones Cal Raleigh and Julio Rodríguez remain under long-term contracts through the end of the decade.