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Mariners, Bryce Miller Settle at Midpoint on 2026 Deal With 2027 Club Option

The deal completes Seattle’s arbitration class, featuring a 2027 club option that voids with a top-five Cy Young finish.

Overview

  • Miller’s 2026 salary is $2.4375 million with a $6.075 million club option for 2027 and a $15,000 buyout, guaranteeing $2.4525 million, according to MLB.com.
  • The agreement lands at the midpoint between filings after Miller requested $2.625 million and the club filed at $2.25 million.
  • Per MLB.com reporting, the 2027 option would be voided if Miller finishes in the top five of American League Cy Young voting this season.
  • With Miller signed, Seattle has deals with all seven arbitration-eligible players: Randy Arozarena, Matt Brash, Logan Gilbert, George Kirby, Luke Raley and Gabe Speier.
  • Miller, 27, was limited by right elbow inflammation in 2025 (4-6, 5.68 ERA in 18 starts) but posted a 2.51 ERA over 14 1/3 postseason innings after a 2024 breakout season (2.94 ERA in 180 1/3 innings).