The Mariners concluded the 2025 season with a franchise-record payroll between $165.2MM and $166.2MM and plan to maintain this level for 2026, emphasizing potential mid-season additions. With around $34MM available for new acquisitions, focusing on re-signing Josh Naylor is a priority, while trade speculation around their starting rotation continues as arbitration costs rise for key pitchers.
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