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Mariners rumors: The 22-year-old reason Seattle won’t trade for Ketel Marte

Lately, the Seattle Mariners have apparently been looking to acquire Ketel Marte in a trade. However, there is at least one reason why they would be reluctant to move forward with the trade. On Monday, it was reported that the Mariners are banking on 22-year-old infielder Cole Young, per Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon of The Athletic.

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Mariners Sign Rob Refsnyder to a One-Year Contract

The Seattle Mariners have confirmed the signing of Rob Refsnyder to a one-year, $6.25 million contract. Refsnyder most recently spent four seasons with the Boston Red Sox, primarily serving as a right-handed platoon bat.

Seattle Mariners News / Fastball on SI / December 22

Mariners' Next Steps Should Be Obvious After Rob Refsnyder Signing

The Seattle Mariners entered this winter with a robust agenda, and it's now nearly complete. Re-sign Josh Naylor: check. Find a lefty for the bullpen: check.

Seattle Mariners News / ESPN / December 22

Mariners sign OF Refsnyder to 1-year contract

The Seattle Mariners signed outfielder Rob Refsynder to a one-year contract Monday, adding an experienced right-handed hitter to their roster.

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Rob Refsnyder News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 22

Mariners, Rob Refsnyder agree to 1-year contract

The Seattle Mariners were focused on becoming more balanced last season, and the result of that plan was the franchise’s first trip to the American League Championship Series in 25 years.

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25 MLB players on the brink of stardom in 2026

The stars were out in full force during the 2025 World Series. From Max Scherzer in Toronto to Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and of course, Shohei Ohtani, in Los Angeles, there was no shortage of the game's best under the brightest lights.

MLB News / Fastball on SI / December 22

Mariners Sign Ex-Red Sox Fan Favorite For Specialist Role

The Seattle Mariners' offense just got a lot better against left-handed pitching. It didn't seem possible that the Mariners would be done searching for impact bats once Jorge Polanco signed with the New York Mets, and on Monday, we learned that Seattle had a wise plan to replace the switch-hitting Polanco's impact from the right side of the plate.

Eugenio Suarez News / Seattle Mariners on SI / December 22

Mariners will re-focus on their pursuit of free agent third baseman Eugenio Suarez

With a couple of vacancies on infeld, the Mariners have begun to run out ofoptions when it comes to third base. After pursuing multiple trades and Japanese free agent, Munetuka Murakami (who signed with the White Sox this week), it looks like they may be circling back to a familiar face.

Justin Hollander News / Last Word On Sports / December 22

Mariners Rumors: Suárez Return Gaining Momentum After Justin Hollander Comments

Following comments from Seattle Mariners General Manager Justin Hollander saying there is “certainly a chance” of a return, Seattle’s interest in re-signing Eugenio Suárez has come back into focus.

Eugenio Suarez News / Seattle Mariners on SI / December 21

Mariners miss out on Munetaka Murakami

With Eugenio Suarez still on the free agent market and their third base situation up in the air, the Seattle Mariners were in discussions to bring two-time Japan League MVP Munetaka Murakami to the Emerald City.

Eugenio Suarez News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 21

Mariners Remain Interested In Re-Signing Eugenio Suarez

Of the Mariners’ three primary position-player free agents, Josh Naylor returned to the team on a five-year, $92.5MM contract, and Jorge Polanco headed

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The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.

Ketel Marte News / Seattle Mariners on SI / December 20

Could Ketel Marte be returning to Seattle to fill the void at second base?

The Seattle Mariners are facing a need at second base, following the departure of free agent Jorge Polanco to the New York Mets. Fortunately for them, there's a familiar face down in Phoenix that could very well return to the Emerald City to man the keystone once again in 2026.

Brennen Davis News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 20

Mariners Sign Brennen Davis To Minor League Deal

The Yankees have signed outfielder Brennen Davis to a minor league deal, as reported by Aram Leighton of Just Baseball. The deal includes an invite to MLB Spring Training.

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MLB News / Fastball on SI / December 20

Mariners Insider Drops Cryptic Update On Potential Cardinals Trade

Figuring out where the Seattle Mariners stand in their quest for a second baseman is somewhat challenging at the midway point of the offseason. Whether he was going to stick at second base long-term or not, it was clear that the Mariners had their sights set on a reunion with Jorge Polanco above all else.

Colt Emerson News / Seattle Mariners on SI / December 20

Colt Emerson's eventual Mariners debut is already stirring excitement, interest

Ever since being drafted 22nd overall in the 2023 MLB Draft, it seems as if the Mariners' top prospect has been on a fast track to the Major Leagues. And for 20-year-old Colt Emerson, a prep hero from Ohio, has seemingly gone from high school to high expectations in short order.