Fansided · Jan 9
Mariners dodge a headache with Randy Arozarena's discount arbitration salary
Championship Series - Toronto Blue Jays v Seattle Mariners - Game 5 | Daniel Shirey/GettyImagesThursday was the day for the Seattle Mariners and seven eligible players to exchange salary figures ahead of arbitration. They ended up going 6-for-7 in locking players down for 2026, good for a solid .857 batting average.
The two surprises consist of good news and bad news. To the latter, the Mariners failed to reach an agreement with Bryce Miller, meaning the two sides are headed for an arbitration hearing that could get testy. To the former, they saved a decent chunk of change on Randy Arozarena.
The @Mariners have agreed to terms with six arbitration eligible players: