Seattle Mariners

The Seattle Mariners farm system is one of the most well-regarded in Major League Baseball, and will likely continue to maintain that status through 2025. The Mariners ended 2024 with eight prospects ranked in Baseball America's top 100 list, which was more than any other team. The organization had five in MLB Pipeline's. A part of the Seattle's minor league rise was the continued growth of the club's top prospect and first-round 2023 draft pick Colt Emerson.

The Seattle Mariners are still looking for answers to their needs in the infield with 2025 just around the corner. The Mariners have been tied with several players via rumors but there haven't been any transactions made in relation to the reports about potential trades. Whoever Seattle acquires for first, second and third base, they'll be joining the rest of the team in experiencing the first season under new hitting coach Kevin Seitzer. Seitzer was hired by the Mariners after a near decade-long stint with the Atlanta Braves, where his offense averaged ninth in the the majors in batting average.

A big name is coming off the Seattle Mariners' wish list, as Gold Glove first baseman Christian Walker and the Houston Astros agreed Friday to a $60 million, three-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press. Houston acquired infielder Isaac Paredes from the Cubs last weekend in the trade that sent outfielder Kyle Tucker to Chicago, and Walker's agreement likely means the Astros plan to start Paredes at third and won't re-sign third baseman Alex Bregman.

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Third baseman Gio Urshela has reached agreement on a one-year contract with the Athletics, according to a person with direct knowledge of the negotiations. Has the AL West changed on the Seattle Mariners this offseason? Urshela's deal is pending a physical, the person said Friday, speaking to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the contract wasn't finalized. Third base was a top priority as the club continues to build its roster to play at least the next three seasons in West Sacramento, California, before hopes of building a new ballpark and moving to Las Vegas.

The Seattle Mariners might have some pieces that nearly every other team wants this offseason. The Mariners logged a team 3.49 ERA this past season, tied for the best mark in Major League Baseball. As a result, Seattle could be looking to deal some of that rotational depth in exchange for an offensive upgrade this winter. Between Georgy Kirby, Logan Gilbert, Bryce Miller, Bryan Woo and Luis Castillo, the team has plenty of intriguing arms.

The Seattle Mariners have added depth to their roster, claiming catcher Nick Raposo off waivers from the Toronto Blue Jays on Thursday.

Regarding the starting rotation, the Mets have added the likes of Griffin Canning, Frankie Montas, and Clay Holmes, but are still looking for a bonafide ace. According to ESPN's Buster Olney on Wednesday's "Baseball Tonight" podcast, a trade target that could make sense for the Mets is Luis Castillo, the ace of the Seattle Mariners.

The Seattle Mariners have been one of the most frequently mentioned teams in trade rumors this offseason. With arguably the best and deepest starting rotation and the high price of starting pitchers in free agency, it makes sense that teams have been calling about the Mariners' arms. The Cleveland Guardians are the latest team to check in with the Mariners about a potential trade, and are offering up one of their best players according to MLB Network insider Jon Morosi. “Josh Naylor has been mentioned in trade talks between the Guardians and Mariners,” Morosi wrote.

Former Sycamore pitcher Eric Valdez joined WTWO’s Rick Semmler on his podcast Beyond The Stands. The 2009 Seattle Mariners draft pick talked about his EV Baseball Academy he started recently in Terre Haute. Valdez, along with former Sycamore greats Nick Ciolli and Josue Urdaneta offer pitching, hitting, and agility lessons for close to 90 kids […]

Free agent first baseman Carlos Santana has been linked to the Seattle Mariners, Minnesota Twins and New York Yankees this offseason. When he signs, Santana will be bringing a very impressive resume with himself.

The Baltimore Orioles made a fantastic move last offseason. Baltimore knew it needed to add at least one top-tier starter and pulled off a blockbuster trade with the Milwaukee Brewers to bring Cy Young Award winner Corbin Burnes to town. Burnes unsurprisingly was great in 2024 as a member of the Orioles. Burnes earned his fourth straight All-Star nod and had a 2.92 ERA across 32 starts for Baltimore.

Speaking on Tuesday afternoon, noted baseball insider Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic continued to connect Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm to the Seattle Mariners for a possible trade. Rosenthal made the comments on the "Foul Territory" show.

There's been renewed talks of late around the Red Sox acquiring starting pitcher Luis Castillo, though the two sides appear to disagree on the framework of a deal. The general thought has been that the Red Sox could give the M's first baseman Triston Casas, but recent reports have indicated that the M's might actually want a starting pitcher back in a deal for Castillo.

The Nuts will play their last season in Modesto after a storied history in the city. The Mariners sold the team to a management company.

My ballot: Ichiro Suzuki, CC Sabathia, Billy Wagner, Andy Pettitte, Chase Utley, Jimmy Rollins. The last time I interviewed Ichiro Suzuki was spring training of 2019 when he was trying to earn a roster spot on the Seattle Mariners. He was 45 and could no longer hit at the level of his halcyon days. The …

After striking out last offseason on Cody Bellinger, the Yankees are reportedly back in the fold for his services as they are among a few teams who have spoken to the Cubs for a potential trade.

Acta was Seattle’s third base coach from 2016-17 and 2020 through this season. He managed Cleveland from 2010-12 and Washington from 2007-09.

Yusei Kikuchi was 9-10 with a 4.05 ERA in 32 starts in 2024 for Toronto and Houston.

The Seattle Mariners declined to tender contracts to utility player Sam Haggerty, infielder Josh Rojas, and relievers Austin Voth and J.T. Chargois on Friday.