Seattle Mariners Exercise 2026 Club Option for Closer Andrés Muñoz

The Seattle Mariners have exercised their $6 million club option for 2026 on closer Andrés Muñoz, as announced by general manager Justin Hollander. The 26-year-old right-hander had an impressive season, posting a 3-3 record with a 1.73 ERA and a career-high 38 saves, which ranked third in Major League Baseball. Muñoz also performed exceptionally in the postseason, not allowing any runs over seven innings while securing two saves. He originally signed a $7.5 million, four-year deal before the 2022 season, which included three club options for future years, with the 2027 option priced at $8 million and the 2028 option at $10 million.