The Seattle Mariners exercised reliever Andrés Muñoz's $9 million option for 2027, preventing the 27-year-old right-hander from free agency. Muñoz, an All-Star in 2024 and 2025, posted a 4.24 ERA with 28 saves in 38 chances last season. Seattle also declined the $9 million option on outfielder Victor Robles, who receives a $500,000 buyout completing his $9.75 million two-year deal.
The Mariners declined the $6.075 million option on right-hander Bryce Miller, who gets a $15,000 buyout. Miller remains under club control and is eligible for salary arbitration. Four other Mariners became free agents Thursday: outfielders Randy Arozarena and Taylor Ward, shortstop J.
P. Crawford, and left-hander Hoby Milner. Seattle holds a $10 million option for Muñoz in 2028 that escalates by $250,000 increments based on games finished.
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