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Following a Game 7 loss to Toronto in the ALCS, the Seattle Mariners are entering an offseason focused on several critical roster decisions. Manager Dan Wilson and president of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto addressed the team's upcoming choices after a season in which Seattle won its first AL West title since 2001. A primary focus is addressing first base, where retaining pending free agent Josh Naylor has emerged as a top organizational priority.

Seattle also faces pending free agency for third baseman Eugenio Suárez, which could prompt the club to promote rookie Ben Williamson back into the everyday role. Additionally, second baseman Jorge Polanco holds a $6 million player option that may lead to alternative contract discussions. Dipoto and Wilson stressed the importance of balancing young talent with proven competitors to maintain long-term championship contention.