Kyle Seager was signed to a seven-year, $100 million contract before the 2015 season. It was the longest extension handed to an offensive player by the Mariners. The first two years, his offense was good but has been declining since 2017. At the same time, his yearly salary has continued to rise.
In his first year, he earned $4 million, then $7.5 million, then $10.5 million. In 2018 it jumped up to $18 million. The next two years will be at $19 million. In 2021 it will be $18 million and his last year of the contract will be 2022 at $15 million with a buyout.