Mariners exercise Andres Munoz’s 2027 option, decline two others

By Field Level Media Oct 29 (Field Level Media) The Seattle Mariners exercised their $9 million club option for 2027 on closer Andres Munoz on Thursday after the right-hander s toughest ​season with the club. Munoz recorded 28 saves, but his ‌10 blown saves tied for most in the majors and he had a career-worst 4.24 ERA in 61 relief appearances for Seattle. His previous full-season ERAs since joining the Mariners were 2.49 in 2022, 2.94 in 2023, 2.12 ‌in ​2024 and 1.73 in 2025. A two-time All-Star, ⁠the 27-year-old Munoz has ⁠105 saves to go with a 17-28 record and 2.67 ERA in 302 appearances for the Mariners. He was acquired from the San Diego Padres in a trade during the 2020 ​season. Seattle declined options on right-hander Bryce Miller and outfielder Victor Robles and claimed outfielder Grant McCray off waivers from the San ⁠Francisco Giants. The Mariners turned down Miller s $6.075 ⁠million option, but he remains under club control ​through 2029. He is eligible for salary arbitra