Mariners Projected to Sign 3x All-Star Free Agent for 2B

Seattle's offense could get even hotter with this addition.

Jan. 30, 2026 at 6:15pm

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The Seattle Mariners are coming off a fantastic 2025 season, making it all the way to the ALCS. To stay contenders, they have made several key offseason moves, including re-signing Josh Naylor to a five-year, $92.5 million contract. According to a recent Bleacher Report projection, the Mariners are also expected to sign three-time All-Star Luis Arraez to play second base.

Why it matters

Arraez would instantly improve the Mariners' lineup, bringing his elite contact skills and low strikeout rate to a team that already features young stars like Julio Rodriguez and Cal Raleigh. His addition could help the Mariners take the next step and reach the World Series after their deep playoff run last season.

The details

The Mariners have been active this offseason, adding reliever Jose Ferrer in a trade and signing Rob Refsnyder and Andrew Kizner to one-year deals. Their biggest move was re-signing first baseman Josh Naylor to a five-year, $92.5 million contract. With second baseman Jorge Polanco departing, the Mariners are expected to sign Arraez, who is one of the top remaining free agents on the market. Arraez would bring his elite contact skills and low strikeout rate to a Mariners lineup that already features young stars like Julio Rodriguez and Cal Raleigh.

  • The Mariners made the ALCS in the 2025 season.
  • The Mariners have been active this offseason, making several key moves.
  • The Mariners are expected to sign Arraez before Opening Day 2026.

The players

Julio Rodriguez

A young star outfielder for the Mariners.

Cal Raleigh

A young star catcher for the Mariners.

Josh Naylor

A first baseman the Mariners re-signed to a five-year, $92.5 million contract.

Luis Arraez

A three-time All-Star free agent the Mariners are expected to sign to play second base.

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What’s next

The Mariners will need to finalize a contract with Arraez before the start of the 2026 season.

The takeaway

The Mariners are positioning themselves to be a top contender in the American League again in 2026 by adding a proven veteran like Arraez to complement their young core of stars.