Fansided · Aug 21, 2025
Jorge Polanco could cost the Mariners even if they don't want to keep him
MLB Little League Classic: Seattle Mariners v New York Mets | Joe Sargent/GettyImagesAfter making headlines for his statistically anomalous start to the season, the Jorge Polanco news cycle has calmed down quite a bit. He went from a 1.226 OPS in April/March to a .413 OPS in May and his cumulative offensive production for the season has averaged out to be decent with a 114 OPS+.
Still, he hasn't done much else, good or bad, and while no news is usually good news, it seems that his biggest story is still brewing.
If Jorge Polanco exercises his impending vesting option, it could put a strain on Seattle's finances