Mariners Could Lose Former All-Star to Free Agency After Resurgent Year
Summary
Jorge Polanco, a baseball player for the Seattle Mariners, had a strong season last year, which could lead to him leaving the team for free agency. Polanco played mostly as a designated hitter and had one of the top offensive performances on the team. At 32, he might find other teams interested in him, although he is likely to get only short-term deals.Key Facts
- The Seattle Mariners won the American League West last season.
- Jorge Polanco had a strong performance this past season, hitting .265/.326/.495 in 138 games.
- He played mainly as a designated hitter and was the fourth-best performer in terms of OPS (on-base plus slugging) on the team.
- Polanco hit 26 home runs this past season.
- He has chosen free agency, declining his $6 million player option with the Mariners.
- Polanco is 32 years old and could be valuable to teams looking for experienced players.
- He was an All-Star in 2019 while with the Minnesota Twins.
- Polanco spent the first 10 seasons of his MLB career with the Minnesota Twins before joining the Mariners.
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