6:59pm: It’s a one-year deal with a vesting/player option, reports Ryan Divish of the Seattle Times. Ari Alexander of KPRC 2 reports that Polanco could make as much as $11.25MM next season, though it’s not clear whether that’s the base salary or the maximum value after potential incentives.
6:55pm: The Mariners are in agreement to bring back Jorge Polanco, report Ken Rosenthal and Chandler Rome of The Athletic. The agreement is still pending a physical. Assuming that goes according to plan, Polanco will spend a second season in Seattle. Rosenthal reports that Seattle intends to move the longtime second baseman to third base.
Polanco’s first season with the Mariners was a disappointment. Seattle acquired the switch-hitting infielder from the Twins late last offseason. They expected him to provide a significant offensive boost in the middle infield. That didn’t pan out, as Polanco struggled through arguably the worst year of his career. He hit .213/.296/.355 with 16 home runs through 469 plate appearances. The batting average and on-base percentage were personal lows. The slugging percentage was only marginally above his career-worst .354 mark from the shortened 2020 season.
More to come.
The Seattle Mariners have announced that they will be re-signing infielder Jorge Polanco to a multi-year contract. Polanco, who was acquired by the Mariners in a trade with the Minnesota Twins last season, had an impressive showing in his short time with the team.
In just 44 games with the Mariners, Polanco hit .285 with 8 home runs and 26 RBIs, solidifying himself as a key contributor to the team’s offense. His versatility in the infield also made him a valuable asset, as he was able to play both second base and shortstop.
The decision to re-sign Polanco comes as no surprise, as the Mariners are looking to build on their success from last season and make a push for the playoffs. With Polanco locked in for the foreseeable future, the Mariners are in a strong position to compete in the highly competitive AL West division.
Fans of the Mariners can look forward to seeing Polanco back in action next season, as he continues to be a key piece of the team’s roster. Stay tuned for more updates on the Mariners’ offseason moves as they look to build a contender for the 2023 season.
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