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Mariners, Randy Arozarena Settle at $15.65 Million for 2026

The below-projection salary gives Seattle added flexibility to chase more offense.

Oct 20, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Seattle Mariners pitcher George Kirby (68) pitches against the Toronto Blue Jays in the first inning during game seven of the ALCS round for the 2025 MLB playoffs at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images/File Photo
Oct 19, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Seattle Mariners left fielder Randy Arozarena (56) runs the bases after an RBI single by third baseman Eugenio Suarez (not pictured) in the sixth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays during game six of the ALCS round for the 2025 MLB playoffs at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images/File Photo
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Oct 20, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Seattle Mariners left fielder Randy Arozarena (56) singles in the second inning against the Toronto Blue Jays during game seven of the ALCS round for the 2025 MLB playoffs at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images

Overview

  • The one-year agreement avoids arbitration and covers Arozarena’s final season of team control before free agency next winter.
  • The $15.65 million figure is about 14% below MLBTR’s $18.2 million projection, per reports.
  • After a 2024 trade from Tampa Bay, Arozarena delivered 27 home runs, 31 steals and a .238/.334/.426 line in 2025.
  • He is expected to hold a near top-of-the-order role in manager Dan Wilson’s lineup in 2026.
  • Seattle also reached a $6.65 million deal with George Kirby and is reported to be evaluating additions such as Brendan Donovan, Ketel Marte and a possible reunion with Eugenio Suarez.