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Seattle Mariners Exercise 2026 Option on Andrés Muñoz After All-Star Year

Seattle exercised its $6M club option for 2026 on Muñoz, which totals $7M after four $250K games-finished bonuses. The All-Star closer logged a 1.73 ERA, 38 saves and a 32.7% strikeout rate over 62⅓ innings. Team control now extends through 2028 via $8M (2027) and $10M (2028) options. The Mariners declined Mitch Garver’s option. Meanwhile, Jorge Polanco may opt out.