The Seattle Mariners are gearing up for a critical offseason following their 22nd postseason miss in 23 years. Despite having a strong pitching rotation and standout players like Julio Rodriguez and Cal Raleigh, the team struggled offensively and fell short of playoff contention.

President of Baseball Operations Jerry Dipoto indicated a potential increase in payroll, though owner John Stanton hinted at a more conservative approach in free agency. The Mariners may need to explore trades to enhance their offense, with young pitcher Bryce Miller emerging as a possible trade candidate due to his impressive performance and potential.