Latest On Randy Arozarena’s Market

Randy Arozarena is one of the top bats available in a weak free agent hitting market. The incumbent Mariners issued a qualifying offer but are expected to move on, content to receive the compensatory pick after the first round when he inevitably signs for at least $50MM with another club. The Seattle Times has reported that the Cuban-born Arozarena may prefer to move back to the East Coast, where he spent four and a half seasons in Tampa Bay before the 2024 deadline trade to Seattle.

The Phillies have reportedly shown some interest as they scour the top of the outfield market. At the same time, Philadelphia president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski expressed some trepidation about…