In Mariners news…
- Manager Dan Wilson has been named as a finalist for the 2025 American League Manager of the Year award.
- Cal Raleigh has officially been named as a finalist for American League MVP after a historic 2025 season.
- The Mariners have declined the mutual option on Mitch Garver and he will now become a free agent.
Around the league…
- New York Yankees outfielder Cody Bellinger, Boston Red Sox third baseman Alex Bregman, New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso, and New York Mets closer Edwin Diaz highlight the list of players who have officially become free agents after opting-out of their contracts.
- The Atlanta Braves have hired former bench coach Walt Weiss at their new team manager.
- The National Baseball Hall of Fame has unveiled the eight players on the Contemporary Baseball Era Committee ballot this year.
- The Miami Marlins promoted Gabe Kapler to general manager during a series of front office changes yesterday.
- Baltimore Orioles outfielder Tyler O’Neill has opted-in to the final two years of his contract.
- The Tampa Bay Rays have acquired outfielder Ryan Vilade from the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for cash considerations.
- The Colorado Rockies have reportedly moved on from the top two finalists for their head of baseball operations job.
