Seattle Mariners finalize $7.75 million, 1-year contract with Jorge Polanco
SEATTLE - Infielder Jorge Polanco and the Seattle Mariners finalized a $7.75 million, one-year contract on Monday.
A 31-year-old second baseman who also has played at shortstop and third base, Polanco hit a career-low .213 last season with 16 home runs and 45 RBIs in 118 games. He was on the injured list from May 27 until June 24 because of a strained right hamstring.
An All-Star in 2019, Polanco has a .263 career average with 128 homers and 492 RBIs in 11 seasons with Minnesota (2014-23) and Seattle.
The backstory:
Polanco agreed in February 2019 to a $25.75 million, five-year contract. The Twins exercised a $10.5 million option in November 2023 and traded him to the Mariners in January 2024 for pitchers Anthony DeSclafani and Justin Topa and a pair of minor leaguers: outfielder Gabriel Gonzalez and pitcher Darren Brown. Minnesota agreed to send Seattle $8 million as part of the trade.

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - SEPTEMBER 10: Jorge Polanco #7 of the Seattle Mariners throws to first base during the second inning against the San Diego Padres at T-Mobile Park on September 10, 2024 in Seattle, Washington. ( Alika Jenner / Getty Images)
Seattle declined his $12 million option for 2025, triggering a $750,000 buyout and allowing him to become a free agent.
The Mariners also acquired right-hander Casey Legumina from Cincinnati for cash. Outfielder Cade Marlowe and left-hander Jhonathan Díaz were designated for assignment.
The Source: Information for this article comes from the Associated Press.
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