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4 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS

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Mariners acquire left-handed reliever Jose A. Ferrer in a trade with the Nationals

The Seattle Mariners have acquired left-handed reliever Jose A

DECEMBER 6 • Associated Press

Mariners' steal on Andrés Muñoz will only get clearer during MLB offseason The Mariners will pay Andres Munoz $7 million in 2026, far less than what other premier closers are set to make in free agency.

NOVEMBER 8 • SODOMOJO.COM

Mariners exercise 2026 option on closer Andrés Muñoz

The Seattle Mariners have exercised their $6 million club option for 2026 on closer Andrés Muñoz. Muñoz, 26, went 3-3 with a 1.73 ERA and a career-high 38 saves, third-most in the...

NOVEMBER 4 • Associated Press

Mariners make $6 million Andres Munoz contract decision | Sporting News Seattle is keeping their star closer around at a very reasonable price.

NOVEMBER 4 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Club option for 2026 exercised The Mariners exercised Munoz's $6 million option for 2026, Francys Romero of BeisbolFR.com reports.

Impact Munoz saved 38 regular-season games while posting a 1.73 ERA and 83:28 K:BB over 62.1 innings, so the Mariners made the easy decision to retain him at a bargain rate in 2026. The club also has an $8 million option for 2027 and $10 million option for 2028 on Munoz. The hard-throwing reliever should be one of the best closers in baseball again next season.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Eight outs from AL pennant, Mariners waste lead and remain only team without a World Series trip

The Seattle Mariners fell just short of reaching the World Series for the first time, losing to the Toronto Blue Jays 4-3 in Game 7 of the American League Championship Series

OCTOBER 21 • Associated Press

4 Takeaways From the Blue Jays’ ALCS Game 7 Win Over the Mariners

The Blue Jays are World Series bound. Here are four takeaways from Game 7 of the ALCS.

OCTOBER 21 • FOX SPORTS

4 Takeaways From the Blue Jays’ ALCS Game 7 Win Over the Mariners

'We are doing this for the fans' 🔱 Mariners closer Andrés Muñoz on Game 1 win vs. Blue Jays in ALCS

OCTOBER 13 • FOX SPORTS

Notches save in Game 1 of ALCS Munoz pitched a perfect ninth inning on his way to a save in Sunday's 3-1 win over the Blue Jays in Game 1 of the ALCS.

Impact Munoz was called upon to protect the team's two-run lead in the bottom of the ninth, throwing seven of his eight pitches for strikes while setting down the side in order. The right-hander has now pitched 6.1 scoreless innings, allowing two walks and no hits, while striking out five batters and notching two saves over five appearances this postseason.

OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Raleigh homers, Polanco drives in 2 runs and Mariners beat Blue Jays 3-1 in ALCS opener

Cal Raleigh homered, Jorge Polanco drove in the go-ahead run with a sixth-inning single and the Seattle Mariners beat the Toronto Blue Jays 3-1 as they returned to the AL Champions...

OCTOBER 13 • Associated Press

Tigers need to find offense before time runs out in the AL Division Series

The Detroit Tigers have less than 24 hours to find an offense that can save their season

OCTOBER 8 • Associated Press

Behind HRs from Raleigh and Suarez, Mariners Take Lead in AL Division Series

Cal Raleigh hit a two-run homer, Eugenio Suarez and J.P. Crawford added solo shots as the Seattle Mariners beat the Detroit Tigers to take a...

OCTOBER 8 • FOX SPORTS

Behind HRs from Raleigh and Suarez, Mariners Take Lead in AL Division Series

Raleigh, Suarez, Crawford homer and Mariners top Tigers 8-4 for a 2-1 lead in the AL Division Series

Cal Raleigh hit a two-run homer, Eugenio Suarez and J

OCTOBER 8 • Associated Press

Nabs save in Game 2 Munoz retired the side in order in the ninth inning against the Tigers on Sunday to earn the save in Game 2 of the American League Division Series. He struck out one batter.

Impact After the M's took the lead in the bottom of the eighth, Munoz nailed down the win -- the organization's first home playoff win since 2001. Munoz took a loss to the Dodgers during the final weekend of the regular season, ending a streak of nine consecutive scoreless appearances, but he's bounced back in a big way with three perfect innings so far in the ALDS, and he now has his first career postseason save. The 26-year-old right-hander has emerged as one of the game's top closers, posting a 1.73 ERA and 1.03 WHIP to go along with a career-high 38 saves during the regular season.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Mariners’ Julio Rodriguez Comes Up Clutch to Even ALDS Series Against Tigers

Julio Rodríguez hit a tiebreaking RBI double in the eighth inning and the Seattle Mariners beat the Detroit Tigers 3-2 in Game 2 of their AL...

OCTOBER 6 • FOX SPORTS

Mariners’ Julio Rodriguez Comes Up Clutch to Even ALDS Series Against Tigers

After Tough Game 1 Loss, the Mariners Now Face the Cy Young Frontrunner

It's been 24 years since the Mariners won a home playoff game. The wait, and a familiar feeling, persists after an extra-inning defeat to st...

OCTOBER 5 • FOX SPORTS

After Tough Game 1 Loss, the Mariners Now Face the Cy Young Frontrunner

McKinstry lifts Tigers over Mariners 3-2 in 11 innings in ALDS opener

Zach McKinstry singled home the tiebreaking run with two outs in the 11th inning and the Detroit Tigers outlasted the Seattle Mariners for a 3-2 victory in Game 1 of their AL Divis...

OCTOBER 5 • Associated Press

Kiké Hernandez hits go-ahead double in 9th to lift Dodgers past Mariners, 5-3

Kiké Hernandez hit a two-run, go-ahead double in the ninth inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers struck out 15 Seattle hitters in a 5-3 victory over the Mariners on Saturday night

SEPTEMBER 28 • Associated Press

Mariners win AL West for 1st time in 24 years as Raleigh reaches 60 homers in 9-2 win over Rockies

It was only fitting when it was Cal Raleigh who catapulted the Seattle Mariners to their first AL West championship in 24 years Wednesday night

SEPTEMBER 25 • Associated Press

Locks playoff spot with 38th save Munoz picked up the save Tuesday against the Rockies. He allowed no hits or walks while striking out two over a perfect inning.

Impact Munoz carved through the Rockies in the ninth inning, notching two strikeouts to preserve a Mariners win and clinch a postseason berth. The hard-throwing righty has been dominant all season, logging a 1.47 ERA and 0.99 WHIP across 61.1 innings. His 38 saves rank third in the majors, behind only Robert Suarez and Carlos Estevez.

SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Mariners clinch playoff berth, beating Rockies 4-3 on Josh Naylor's bases-clearing double

Josh Naylor hit a two-out, bases-clearing double in the eighth inning to send the Seattle Mariners to the playoffs with a 4-3 victory over the Colorado Rockies

SEPTEMBER 24 • Associated Press

Notches 37th save Munoz collected the save in Saturday's 6-4 win at Houston, allowing a walk, a hit-by-pitch and no hits over a scoreless frame. He struck out one.

Impact The Seattle flamethrower worked around a leadoff runner to pocket the 77th save of his six-year career. Munoz has now completed eight consecutive scoreless outings, over which he's produced a 0.63 WHIP and 15:2 K:BB across eight innings. Overall, the 26-year-old has been one of the league's best relievers this season, producing a 1.49 ERA, 1.01 WHIP and 81:26 K:BB in 60.1 innings while converting 37 of 44 save opportunities.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Notches 37th save Munoz collected the save in Saturday's 6-4 win at Houston, allowing a walk, a hit-by-pitch and no hits over a scoreless frame. He struck out one.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Collects three K's in save Munoz earned the save Thursday against the Royals, striking out three and allowing one hit in a scoreless ninth inning.

Impact Tasked with protecting a two-run lead, Munoz worked around a Vinnie Pasquantino double and a hit batter to lock down his 36th save of the season. It was just the second time this year that the right-hander has struck out three batters in an appearance. After a rocky stretch in which Munoz allowed runs in three of five outings, he's now strung together six consecutive scoreless appearances. The 26-year-old has been one of the league's top closers this season, ranking third in MLB in saves while carrying a 1.54 ERA, 1.01 WHIP and 78:25 K:BB across 58.1 innings.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

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