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Saturday Headlines: Could Kucherov change his mind?

In this edition of Saturday Headlines, Elliotte Friedman discusses if Nikita Kucherov could change his mind after requesting a trade and if Dylan Larkin could alter his trade list.

Published: Sunday, 1 November 2026 at 1:16 AM
Saturday Headlines: Could Kucherov change his mind?
Key Things to Know
  • The Mariners face multiple critical roster decisions following an ALCS Game 7 defeat to Toronto.
  • President of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto stated that re-signing free-agent first baseman Josh Naylor is a top priority.
  • Third baseman Eugenio Suárez is also a pending free agent, while Jorge Polanco holds a six-million-dollar player option.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Following a Game 7 ALCS elimination by the Toronto Blue Jays, the Seattle Mariners enter the offseason confronting key roster choices. Despite missing out on their first World Series appearance, Seattle achieved their first AL West title since 2001 alongside historic individual performances, notably catcher Cal Raleigh hitting 60 home runs.

Seattle's front office faces major free agency decisions regarding trade deadline acquisitions Josh Naylor and Eugenio Suárez. President of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto identified re-signing Naylor as a priority, while rookie Ben Williamson remains a potential option at third base if Suárez departs.

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