When the Mariners were busy shipping away tradeable players with any sort of value in the search of young talent as part of their “step-back” rebuild plan, left-hander Marco Gonzales was one of the few that they decided to keep around.
Affordable and effective as their top starting pitcher, affable and ultra-committed to his preparation and his craft, the Mariners felt he would be an outstanding example for their crew of talented young pitching prospects coming up in the system.
And the Mariners have rewarded him with a four-year contract extension, starting in 2021, which will make him a part of the organization through 2024 with an option for the 2025 season.