Jorge Polanco Re-Signs with Mariners on 1-Year Deal

The 31-year-old infielder returns to Seattle after a challenging 2024 season, with hopes of revitalizing his offensive production.

Jorge Polanco has agreed to a one-year, $7.75 million contract with the Seattle Mariners, including a 2026 vesting option based on plate appearances.
Polanco, expected to play third base, struggled in 2024 with career lows in batting average (.213) and OPS (.651) while dealing with a lingering left knee injury that required offseason surgery.
The Mariners declined Polanco's $12 million team option after last season but opted to bring him back, as they aim to improve their offense after ranking 22nd in OPS in 2024.
The Houston Astros pursued Polanco as a potential replacement for Alex Bregman, but the infielder chose to remain in Seattle, where he was traded in January 2024.
Polanco, a former All-Star with the Minnesota Twins, has a career .263 batting average and is known for his consistent offensive production when healthy.