Mariners Decline Option on Jorge Polanco, Seek New Second Baseman

Seattle Mariners opt for change after an injury-plagued season for Polanco, opening the search for a reliable second baseman.

The Mariners declined Jorge Polanco's $12 million option for 2025, making him a free agent after a season marred by injuries and underperformance.
Polanco, 31, struggled with a .213 batting average, 16 home runs, and a career-low .651 OPS in 2024, partly due to knee and hamstring issues.
Seattle also announced that infielder Luis Urías cleared waivers and elected free agency, reducing their 40-man roster to 36 players.
The Mariners have cycled through various second basemen since Robinson Cano's departure in 2018, with no player securing the position long-term.
Seattle is expected to look outside the organization for a second baseman for the 2025 season, as their top prospect is not MLB-ready until 2026.