Right-hander Bryce Miller and the Seattle Mariners agreed to a one-year contract worth $2.45 million, avoiding arbitration. The deal includes a $6.075 million club option for 2027 and a $15,000 buyout. The 27-year-old's salary sits at the midpoint of his $2.625 million request and the team's $2.25 million offer.

Miller was Seattle's final arbitration-eligible player. He posted a 5.68 ERA over 18 starts last season, battling elbow inflammation. His postseason performance was stronger, with a 2.51 ERA. This agreement solidifies the Mariners' payroll as they prepare for spring training, following earlier deals for key starters like Logan Gilbert and George Kirby.

With Miller under contract, only 16 players league-wide remain headed for arbitration hearings. The most significant case involves Detroit's Tarik Skubal, who is seeking a record $32 million. Miller's deal provides Seattle cost certainty for a rotation arm with postseason experience, a valuable asset for a team aiming to contend in the AL West.