Player Options
The Seattle Mariners have exercised the 2026 club option on reliever Andrés Muñoz, securing him as their closer for $7 million. The team declined the mutual option on catcher Mitch Garver, making him a free agent after paying a $1 million buyout. They await a decision from infielder Jorge Polanco on his $6 million player option.
Raportoinut AI
Multiple prominent MLB players, including Pete Alonso, Cody Bellinger, Alex Bregman and Edwin Díaz, have opted out of their contracts, entering free agency on November 6, 2025. The deadline falls five days after the World Series, allowing these athletes to negotiate with all 30 teams. This move follows strong individual performances in the 2025 season.