Overview
- Seattle is “not active” in the third-base market, focusing instead on re-signing Jorge Polanco to play second base with some DH duties, per the Seattle Times via MLB Trade Rumors.
- Talks with Polanco have stalled over contract length, with the 32-year-old seeking four years and the Mariners offering two, while the Pirates are pressing their pursuit.
- Ken Rosenthal reports Polanco values comfort and winning, a preference that could favor a return to a recent ALCS contender even if another club offers more money.
- MLB.com's Manny Randhawa has suggested the Angels as a potential landing spot for free agent Suárez, who hit 49 regular-season homers in 2025 but saw a steep drop-off after his midseason trade to Seattle.
- Seattle already re-signed Josh Naylor, while Polanco and Suárez remain unsigned as the club shapes its 2026 lineup.