Mariners exercise 2026 option on closer Andrés Muñoz
Seattle Mariners pitcher Andrés Muñoz works against the Toronto Blue Jays during the ninth inning of Game 5 of baseball's American League Championship Series in Seattle, Friday, Oct. 17, 2025. Credit: AP/Frank Gunn
SEATTLE — The Seattle Mariners exercised their $6 million club option for 2026 on closer Andrés Muñoz, general manager Justin Hollander announced Tuesday.
Muñoz, 26, went 3-3 with a 1.73 ERA and a career-high 38 saves, third-most in the major leagues. He did not allow any runs in seven postseason innings while getting two saves.
Muñoz signed a $7.5 million. four-year deal ahead of the 2022 season that included three club options. The 2027 price is $8 million and the 2028 price is $10 million.
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