The only Seattle Mariners player signed past 2021 is a Double-A first baseman. With six guaranteed years and three club options, Evan White, who turns 24 next year, signed away all of his arbitration years and up to three free-agent years. Though hard-line agents and players who want to max out earning power may disagree, White made a safe, smart move.
The Mariners are assuming more risk than the player.
Next spring White can go to camp with the chance to be the team’s Opening Day first baseman (with no worries about service time management) and with $24 million guaranteed.