SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - MAY 27: Logan Gilbert #36 of the Seattle Mariners and George Kirby #68 of the Seattle Mariners smile before the start of a game against the Washington Nationals at T-Mobile Park on May 27, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / Getty Images)
The Seattle Mariners reached agreements with six players to avoid salary arbitration hearings ahead of Thursday's deadline.
Right-handed starters Logan Gilbert and George Kirby, relief pitchers Gabe Speier and Matt Brash, and outfielders Luke Raley and Randy Arozarena.
Starting pitcher Bryce Miller was the only arbitration-eligible player not to reach an agreement with the team ahead of the deadline. According to Mark Feinsand of MLB.com, Miller has submitted a $2.625 million amount with the Mariners countering at $2.25 million.
The two sides can continue to negotiate in advance of the arbitration hearing during spring training.
Arozarena and Gilbert were the only players to sign for over $10 million. According to Daniel Kramer of MLB.com, Arozarena will earn $15.65 million in his final year of arbitration eligibility, with Gilbert earning $10.927 million with one more year of arbitration remaining.
Kirby ($6.55 million), Raley ($2.05 million) and Brash ($1.55 million) each have two more years of arbitration eligibility, while Speier ($2.125 million) has one remaining year.
The Mariners had nine players under contract for the 2026 season:
- Catcher Cal Raleigh (signed through 2030 with vesting option for 2031)
- Center fielder Julio Rodríguez (signed through 2029 with options through 2039)
- First baseman Josh Naylor (signed through 2030)
- Starting pitcher Luis Castillo (signed through 2027 with a vesting option for 2028)
- Shortstop J.P. Crawford (signed through 2026)
- Closer Andrés Muñoz (signed through 2026 with options through 2028)
- Infielder/outfielder Rob Refsnyder (signed through 2026)
- Outfielder Victor Robles (signed through 2026 with a club option for 2027)
- Catcher Andrew Knizner (signed through 2026)
Additionally, 24 more players that have yet to reach salary arbitration are under contract for the 2026 season.
The Source: Information in this story came from the Seattle Mariners, MLB.com and FOX 13 Seattle reporting.
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