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Why not signing Jorge Polanco will be Mariners’ biggest offseason regret

The Seattle Mariners didn’t lose Jorge Polanco by accident. They allowed him to walk by design. This distinction matters because the consequences of that decision are already visible—on the roster sheet, in the lineup’s balance, and in how the organization is choosing to shape the 2026 season.

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