As Randy Arozarena eyes a potential windfall in free agency, the Mariners have assured themselves the opportunity to receive a compensatory draft pick when the All-Star left fielder presumably signs elsewhere.
The Mariners on Monday extended a qualifying offer to Arozarena, who is expected to reject the one-year offer and seek a multiyear deal on the open market.
The qualifying offer (QO) is the average salary of MLB’s 125 highest-paid players, and it’s valued at $23.15 million for 2027. Players have a Nov. 17 deadline to decide on the QO.
Arozarena, 31, is coming off a career-best season for the Mariners, posting a 5.